In the aftermath of historically severe wildfires in 2020, a study of Cascade Range watersheds found that stream vertebrates ...

Amphibians are in decline worldwide, with 2 out of every 5 species threatened by extinction, according to a paper published Wednesday in the scientific journal Nature. Researchers evaluated the health ...

Discover how North America’s amphibians and reptiles survive winter’s chill. From freeze-tolerant wood frogs to anoxia-resistant turtles and communal snake dens, these herps use astonishing strategies ...

Frogs and salamanders have been keeping a secret from humans — they can actually glow in the dark. In fact, every single species of amphibian tested in a new study was able to glow under specific ...

What are amphibians and reptiles? Amphibians are frogs, toads, newts and salamanders. Most amphibians have complex life cycles with time on land and in the water. Their skin must stay moist to absorb ...

A research team of Prof. Eijiro Miyako at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) has discovered that the bacterium Ewingella americana, isolated from the intestines of Japanese ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When it comes to longevity, scientists have long suspected that ...

The health of amphibians is commonly used to give a rough assessment of pollution levels in an area, but an analysis of more than 20,000 toxicity studies now suggests that these creatures are ...

You’ve never seen amphibians in this light before. Like, literally, this specific azure light. Today in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers for the first time show that amphibians glow if you ...

Amphibians and reptiles are cold-blooded animals. Amphibians live in water and on land. Reptiles primarily live on land. Amphibians have moist skin and lay eggs in water. Reptiles have scales and lay ...