Amphibians are small vertebrates that need water, or a moist environment, to survive. The species in this group include frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts. All can breathe and absorb water ...

Opportunities to see amphibians aren’t exclusive to nighttime ... The social media group is also home to hundreds of photos and videos of brightly colored frogs and salamanders, often perched ...

Recently, two amphibians in Canada’s Northwest Territories have gone down a rung in their status. The western toad is now considered to be “Threatened”, while the northern leopard frog is ...

Amphibians are the most threatened class of vertebrates on the planet. A major class of vertebrate species is experiencing widespread population declines due to climate change, according to new ...

Human-caused climate change is threatening amphibians around the world, a new study published Wednesday suggests. In fact, 2 out of every 5 amphibian species are now threatened with extinction ...

When it comes to the effect of rising global temperatures on amphibians, the proverbial frog-boiling story is more than just a metaphor. Climate change is emerging as one of the biggest threats to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Earth’s amphibians are in serious trouble, but there is still time ...

Amphibians are increasingly vulnerable to global warming, according to new research. Scientists will be able to better identify what amphibian species and habitats will be most impacted by climate ...

Extreme weather is wiping out amphibians—Here’s where it’s worst Goethe University study confirms: extreme weather events exacerbate the threat to global amphibian diversity Date: June 6 ...

Chytridiomycosis, the most deadly disease afflicting vertebrates in recorded history, has wreaked havoc on amphibians for decades, including frogs, toads and salamanders. The illness isn’t known ...

Caecilians are the first amphibians known to pass on their microbiomes to their offspring. By Sofia Quaglia When born, baby caecilians — legless amphibians that look like a mash-up of a snake ...

Amphibians called caecilians add cloacal secretions of a nutritious material similar to milk to their numerous quirks, according to a new study. By Sofia Quaglia Sofia Quaglia previously wrote ...