A deadly fungus that has wiped out hundreds of amphibian species worldwide may have started its global journey in Brazil.

The fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis has played a major role in the worldwide decline of frogs and toads. Its origins were investigated in a study conducted by scientists from the State ...

Millions of wild frogs are killed and exported each year. The majority of these are sent into the European Union where, in some places, frogs legs are considered a delicacy. However, there is little ...

California’s diverse climate and sprawling urban areas have made the western state an unexpected hotspot for non-native ...

From bold foxes to gregarious birds, animals’ personalities are increasingly being seen as crucial to conservation efforts.

The invasive Asian swamp eel is threatening the Florida Everglades by disrupting the food web. This predatory fish has caused ...

An alarming decline in frog and toad populations is being observed worldwide. For decades, scientists have suspected a ...

As its name suggests, this small frog is native to the Sierra Nevada. Unfortunately, this species has seen population ...

Earth looked much different not just millions, but even decades and centuries ago. Many animal species that once existed are ...

Have you ever thought about how wonderful it is that you can see the stars in the night sky over Adams County? It’s easy for ...

Jersey Zoo has a new head of amphibians and invertebrates. Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (DWCT) has promoted Ciaran Westgate from deputy to curator of herpetology and invertebrates. Westgate ...

A better understanding of how these amphibians grow new appendages may lead to better wound healing—or even new limbs—in humans. Axolotls are native to Mexico and critically endangered in their ...