The period from mid-March to mid-April is critical for the lifecycle of most amphibians. Many species of salamanders and ...

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For a quarter of a century, Panamanian golden frogs were not seen in the wild. These brightly colored little amphibians had ...

As the first woman curator of the National Museum of Natural History’s collection of amphibians and reptiles, Doris Cochran ...

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World Frog Day 2026 highlights how frogs support ecosystems and why their decline signals environmental problems.

A Northampton County road will closed for a month beginning Tuesday to allow frogs, toads and other amphibians to cross to ...

While dogs and cats remain the most popular pets, an increasing number of people are bringing reptiles and amphibians home. Generally hypoallergenic, quiet, clean and relatively undemanding, they’re ...

All over Schuylkill County, middle and high school students in Envirothon are feverishly learning how to identify the appearance and calls of Pennsylvania amphibians. Amphibian ID is a hallmark ...

On a few nights each spring, Mainers help frogs and salamanders cross roads, witnessing the natural pilgrimage in their ...

The spotted salamander, wood frog and spring peeper — the flagship species — can be found crossing roads in early spring.

Amphibians and reptiles are amazing creatures with clever adaptations that have allowed them to brave the millennia. Consider the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard's scaly hind toes, which resemble ...