Nestled within the carefully cultivated landscapes of public gardens lies a secret world teeming with wildlife that often ...

For about 2% of the world’s amphibian species, it’s already getting too hot to survive in their natural habitats, according ...

Vernal Pools So Much Depends on Them We’ve all said or done things that we later regret. Since I harbor more than my share of remorse, I will begin by sharing something I am not proud of. Something I ...

Jb Minter, DVM, MS, DACZM, discusses the unique physical characteristics of amphibians that impact their response to anesthesia and analgesia ...

Phillip, the Houston Zoo’s northern caiman lizard, beat jaw cancer and is back on exhibit at the zoo.

Captive-bred axolotls can adapt to both restored and artificial wetlands, but face dangers from predators and rising ...

The findings could aid conservation efforts for the beloved species, which is found in only one Mexico City lake.

Now, a new study of 18 captive-bred axolotls found that they can survive in some wild wetlands in Mexico. The findings are ...

If you’re a kid who has participated in a GARNA or Trout Unlimited summer program or field trip, there is a good chance you ...

Temnospondyls were a diverse group of prehistoric amphibians that dominated aquatic ecosystems for over 200 million years. They ranged in size from a few centimeters to several meters long (from ...

is the true force accelerating the extinction and decline of Brazil’s amphibians. Contrary to decades of assumptions, researchers have found that the aquatic fungus Batrachochytrium ...

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 ...