They don't work for free. Experts enlist unlikely helpers for crucial task in nature area: 'A fantastic example of nature helping nature' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Scientists suggest female frogs listen for changes in the male calls as a signal for when it's warm enough to mate.

DNA is revealing that many animals once thought to be a single species may actually be several hidden ones. But research on ...

A tiny ant from Madagascar holds the record for the fastest known animal movement, snapping its jaws at 200 miles per hour to ...

Scientists may have been dramatically undercounting the number of vertebrate species on Earth. A large analysis of more than 300 studies suggests that for every recognized species of fish, bird, ...

For just one or two nights each spring, spotted salamanders emerge from underground and go in search of vernal mating pools.

In a remarkable scientific discovery that has captivated both researchers and nature enthusiasts alike, a transparent amphibian species has been identified in American wetlands. This extraordinary ...

Keeping amphibians as pets offers hobbyists an opportunity to connect with the non-human world, often increasing interest in conserving animals in the wild. But there's a dark side to the amphibian ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

The chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), or Bd for short, is considered one of the causes of the worldwide decline in amphibian populations. In recent years, researchers have identified ...

A Surinam toad camouflages itself by dead leaves (credit: Getty Images) A South American frog whose young erupt from the mother’s back. Called (confusingly) the Surinam toad, it is the most ...