A new species of amphibian that lived 150 million years ago has been discovered in Portugal. The tiny animal was one of the ...

The Iberian ribbed newt likes doing regular newt things, like living in ponds and eating worms. But when they’re threatened by a predator, they basically become the newt version of Wolverine from ...

A new Jurassic amphibian species has been identified in Portugal, in the Lourinhã region, in small fossils dating back 150 ...

The state is focusing on animals doing the most harm. Ones taken off the 'Dirty Dozen' list include chameleons and the Cuban ...

After reviewing recent genetic, morphological, and biogeographic studies on giraffes, scientists have now split the single ...

For gardener Adam Frost, who's currently growing seven distinct species, it's all about including a "wide range of plants" ...

If not for a pair of Smithsonian scientists, the fingernail-size frog from Brazil would have likely gone extinct without ever being described ...

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

Threatened frogs aren’t just found in national parks – citizen scientists are finding them throughout private land too.

What we know so far: Scientists have uncovered a naturally occurring gut bacterium from common tree frogs that can completely eradicate cancerous tumors in lab animals. The organism even outperforms ...

The New York Times’ daily word-association challenge NYT Connections presented a moderately difficult grid on Saturday, prompting many players to look for structured hints before attempting the final ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A frog’s lifecycle is likely one of the earliest bits of science ...