A new study has shown what's really driving the collapse of Brazil's amphibians: the climate crisis and El Niño.

From mysterious fungal pathogens to climate change, habitat destruction, and pollution, amphibians face a perfect storm of threats. Their unique biology—including permeable skin and complex life ...

These hefty amphibians can regenerate limbs, tail, and portions of some internal organs, though generally at a slower rate than their fully aquatic relatives. What makes tiger salamanders particularly ...

While most of us struggle to stay upright in a swimming pool, nature has magical creatures that often come as a surprise to ...

Mosquitoes are the deadly, but wiping them out could disrupt ecosystems in unpredictable ways. While only a few species ...

There is much concern about the accelerated pace of extinctions globally, so when a species is rediscovered, it gives hope to conservationists.

Titans of Time dives into Earth’s ancient oceans with monster frogs, evolutionary beasts and a big message about saving ...

Seeing any insect scuttle around your home is cause for concern, but when it’s a bug that bites, all bets are off. Of course, ...

Each spring, usually during April, my walking takes me on a route where I visit about 10 vernal ponds. Often called "vernal pools," they tend to be small and shallow and show up in spring. "Vernal" ...

Imagine stepping into a zoo where animals don’t just survive—they thrive. Gone are the days of barren cages and concrete ...

This spring the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team is busier than ever, and thrilled that a recent fundraising appeal proved ...