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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 ...
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New LegaSea aquarium opens in Utica
It only makes sense that if you put aquatic enthusiast Steve Bashi together with reptile aficionado Lori Barczyk, the aquarium they create would not be a run-of-the-mill fish tank display. The ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Toads and frogs are both amphibians, but a frog definitely isn’t the female version of a toad! In fact, they have plenty of physical and behavioral differences that make it easy to tell them ...
"We wanted to better understand the risk our warming planet poses to amphibians and so put together the most comprehensive compilation of heat tolerance limits to date," explained lead author Patrice ...