Wild Amphibians Articles

Conservation International Expedition Yields Tiny "Cowboy" Frog
2010 survey in Suriname discovers 46 new species.

Northern California Town Bans the American Bullfrog
Santa Cruz is first in U.S. to ban the sale and possession of America's largest frog.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Holds Public Hearing on Mississippi Gopher Frog
The population or Rana sevosa is estimated at around 100 adult frogs.

Newly Constructed Tunnels Help California Tiger Salamanders Cross the Road
Northern California tunnels provide bridge from upland habitat to breeding pond.

Scientists in India Discover Earthworm-like Amphibian
Caecilian lives entirely under the earth.

How Tadpoles Optimize Their Buoyancy
Tadpoles are well-equipped to adjust their buoyancy in the water.

Madagascar Poison Frog Releases Both Sweet and Deadly Secretions on its Skin
Sucrose discovered while studying chemical secretions of Mantella.

Developer Works Toward Land Swap to Protect Mississippi Gopher Frog Habitat
Columbus Communities working with conservation groups to ensure last viable breeding pond of Rana capito sevosa is protected.

New Frog Species Discovered. . . in New York City?
Leopard frog species with distinctive mating call detailed in new paper.

Australian Lizards Protected from Invasive Toad Toxins
Blue-tongued skink feeds on toxic plant that has same toxin as toad.