Amphibians live part of their life in water, such as ponds or wetlands, and part on land, typically in moist environments. This dual habitat is essential for their life cycle and reproductive needs.

Amphibians and reptiles are amazing creatures with clever adaptations that have allowed them to brave the millennia. Consider the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard's scaly hind toes, which resemble ...

"Today's amphibians have taken not just a one-two punch, but a one-two-three-four punch. It's death by a thousand cuts," says University of California, Berkeley, biol­ogist David Wake. Habitat ...

Amphibians, in particular, are sensitive to pollution because their permeable skins easily absorb toxins. And because many reptile species are long-lived and relatively slow-moving, they suffer from ...

To address the historic sources of amphibian population declines, such as overexploitation and habitat loss, national and international legislation exists to monitor the trade in amphibians and ...

The amphibian has seen little genetic variation for millions of years ... Red List. Factors such as climate change, habitat ...