Amphibians are the most threatened class of vertebrates on the planet. A major class of vertebrate species is experiencing widespread population declines due to climate change, according to new ...

FILE - A researcher holds a Coqui Guajon or Rock Frog (Eleutherodactylus cooki) at a tropical forest in Patillas, Puerto Rico on March 21, 2013. A study published Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in the ...

Nearly 20 years ago, the first global assessment of amphibians found the animals facing widespread declines. Now, a second, updated report shows that many amphibians are still in trouble, but with ...

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 ...

Amphibians are increasingly vulnerable to global warming, according to new research. Scientists will be able to better identify what amphibian species and habitats will be most impacted by climate ...

CHIEVRES, Belgium – It is international amphibians’ week - a global celebration dedicated to the diverse and vital group of animals known as amphibians. To celebrate this week let’s review what ...

Patrice Pottier works as a postdoctoral researcher for The University of New South Wales, Sydney. This research was funded by a UNSW Scientia PhD scholarship. Patrice Pottier is also a board member of ...

In recent years, the frequency of malformed frogs, toads, salamanders and other amphibians found with missing limbs, extra limbs, and skin webbings has increased. The shrinking populations of many ...

The world’s frogs, salamanders, newts and other amphibians remain in serious trouble. A new global assessment has found that 41% of amphibian species that scientists have studied are threatened with ...