AMPHIBIANS

Wildlife Tunnels in Vermont Cut Amphibian Deaths By 80 Percent, Study Finds

Wildlife tunnels save lives: One study found that amphibian roadkill dropped by 80 percent thanks to the structures.

Many alligators were found in Alachua County‘s sewage system.

At Least One Florida Sewage System Is Swimming With Alligators, Study Shows

Alligators living in the sewers isn’t just an urban legend.

Newly metamorphosed Darwin’s froglet at London Zoo.

London Zoo Welcomes 33 Endangered Froglets That Emerged From Their Fathers’ Mouths

The Southern Darwin’s frog is unique in the amphibian world, and conservationists are racing to save it from extinction.

Here’s the newly-discovered flea toad on top of a coin.

Recently Discovered ‘Toadlet’ Is One of Smallest Vertebrates on Earth

Researchers just described one of the tiniest frogs known to science.

This green frog could be contemplating a big change.

7 Animals That Can Change Their Sex

In the animal kingdom, it’s not that unusual to start out as one sex and end up as another.

There’s more to frogs versus toads than meets the eye.

What’s the Difference Between Frogs and Toads?

Are frogs and toads really that different? Get the facts on their appearance, habitats, and breeding habits and learn how to tell them apart.

The chocolate frog on a very green leaf.

Scientists Have Identified a New ‘Chocolate Frog’ Species

We simply have to assume that at least one researcher made some reference to Harry Potter’s chocolate frogs when they found it.

An alpine newt glows green after being exposed to blue light.

It’s Easy Being Green: Most Amphibians Are Biofluorescent, Study Finds

After being bathed in blue light, salamanders, frogs, and other amphibians glowed a brilliant green. There's more to these critters than meets the eye.

7 Animal Myths You Shouldn’t Believe

No, you probably aren’t eating any spiders in your sleep.

What's the Difference Between Venom and Poison?

It’s all about how it enters the body.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Flickr // CC BY 2.0

How The Supreme Court Could Decide the Fate of the Endangered Dusky Gopher Frog

Fewer than 100 frogs remain.

Big Problem in the Big Easy: Invasive Cuban Treefrogs Move into Louisiana

Cuban treefrogs are a major pest in south and central Florida. Now they're in New Orleans, too.

Tom Houslay, Flickr Creative Commons // CC BY-NC 2.0

Scientists Catch Tiny Jumping Spiders Eating Frogs and Lizards

Eight legs, eight eyes, no fears.

The Reason Some Frogs Grow Extra Legs

The culprit is parasites, not pollution.

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Mass Extinction That Killed the Dinosaurs Also Led to 'Explosive Radiations of Frogs'

Ninety percent of frogs alive today descend from just three lineages that survived the extinction 66 million years ago.

David V. Raju via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 4.0

This Frog’s Slime Fights the Flu

A peptide secreted by the frog’s skin kills the H1 variety of the flu virus.

Devin Edmonds, USGS via Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

Good News: One Endangered Frog Species Is Bouncing Back

Numbers of Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs are on the rise again in Yosemite National Park.

More Testosterone Means More Foot Wiggling for These Frogs

Bornean rock frogs use visual “foot flags” to ward off rivals in their noisy environment.

Brian Gratwicke via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY 2.0

These Frogs Have Developed a Resistance to Killer Fungus

Some populations of lowland leopard frogs in Arizona have gene variants that protect them from a deadly fungal disease.

Hawaii's Big Island Is Overrun With Loud Frogs From Puerto Rico

Hawaii’s Big Island is overrun with a very tiny—and very loud—frog.

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This Frog Escapes Danger by Running Toward It

Sometimes the best, or even only, solution to a problem is a counterintuitive one.

Michael Maggs via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY 3.0

7 Animals With Grand Mythological Names

Like proud parents, scientists often give their discoveries the biggest, most impressive names they can think of.