Scientists have discovered a strange new toad species smaller than a fingernail in a rainforest in northeast Brazil, shedding more light on the rich diversity of life forms in the region. The species ...

Faster than Gene Kelly tap-dancing in the rain, many species of poison dart frogs tap their middle toes on their hind feet so rapidly it can look like a blur. Three laboratories in different countries ...

Nature is full of weird specimens. Animals have developed strange, almost supernatural, abilities to hunt and survive. For example, the star-nosed mole can smell underwater. There are species of ...

Poisonous frogs produce and store alkaloid poisons or toxins in their skin, which makes them harmful to touch. They are commonly called poison arrow frogs or poison dart frogs. This is because Native ...

Six new species of rain frogs have been discovered on the eastern slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes, according to a statement from Ecuador's Ministry of the Environment, Water, and Ecological Transition.

Some scientists worry that widespread enthusiasm over rediscovering lost or presumed-extinct species can underplay the rocky road to recovery that these species often face. Research suggests many ...

Q. Last year, you provided facts about salamanders. What can you tell us about frogs and toads? How are they different from other animals? What makes them special? A. Salamanders, although abundant in ...

It's certainly common to see the rain and the snow fall, depending on the seasons. But the state of the atmosphere actually can cause strange climatic events. Take a look at some bizarre weather ...

A species of frogs in Southern California whose future was once uncertain may have hope for survival in the wild thanks to a multi-agency breeding and reintroduction program. More than 70 endangered ...

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