Genetic analysis of a hybrid zone between the fire-bellied toads. Bombina bombina and B. variegata, near Cracow in Southern Poland. Evolution (in press). Wallace, B. 1975.

Fire-bellied toads have another clever twist. Feeling threatened, they arch their backs to show off their bright red bellies. These colours warn predators: “Don’t eat me—I’m toxic!” Plovers. Some ...

One hour drive from the city-centre of Berlin, this sparsely populated landscape of lakes, forests and low-rise hills is a leader of organic agriculture. Within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, there is ...

Financing action on the ground. Also in 1992, the EU set up the LIFE programme – its main financing tool for environmental, nature conservation, climate (and most recently, clean energy) projects..

The fire-bellied toad performs the “unken reflex” when disturbed, arching its back to display bright orange or red belly markings that warn predators of toxicity. These varied defensive strategies ...

Fire-Bellied Toads Fire-bellied toads are small amphibians with a unique two-part defence. First, they flash their brightly colored bellies to warn predators of their potential toxicity.

Liz’s work instantly dazzled and lit up my design brain… My eyes followed the edges bouncing from color to color. The longer you looked, the more you were rewarded. Will Miller, Senior Director of ...

Experienced potters can get behind custom-made wheels to create their own clay masterpieces at the new Mid City Mud, BellyFire Studios ’ 24-hour membership-based workshop opening this Sunday, June 1.

Rohit’s performances in the IPL for Mumbai have been on a downward curve for quite a few seasons. 2016 was the last time he managed to have a season where he averaged over 40s (44.45). “He’s not the ...

Olympic snub puts fire in the belly of Matildas' Grant. By Anna Harrington. Updated May 28 2025 ... "When you do miss out on things, it just gives you that fire and that drive to prove them wrong, ...