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 ...

From above, the oriental fire-bellied toad seems fairly nondescript—a green toad with black spots blending nicely with the verdant colors of its habitat. It’s not until it perceives a threat ...

Nissan Sunderland is now a major habitat for water voles, amphibians, bats, badgers and breeding birds of prey after parts of the industrial site have been re-wilded to create wildlife habitat to help ...