The red and yellow mountain frog was one of 110 priority species the government hoped to save over the next 25 years.

Our planet is brimming with life, and the diversity of animal species on Earth is staggering. Over 2.1 million animal species have been described, but zoologists estimate that millions more have yet ...

The world’s frogs, salamanders, newts and other amphibians remain in serious trouble. A new global assessment has found that 41% of amphibian species that scientists have studied are threatened with ...

Frogs' porous skin is also how they drink. "That water is getting into all those spaces in the skin, and is then being absorbed across cell membranes into cells and into the bloodstream," Schwenk ...

All linked stories were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are being discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote ...

A rare and threatened species of tiny frog has been found breeding in a New Zealand animal park, meaning its future might now be more secure, researchers said today. The 13 finger nail-sized Maud ...

In the recovery program, the frogs received anti-fungal chytrid treatments during their froglet stage as well as pit tags, ...

Ever wondered why frogs play such a crucial role in our ecosystem? In this engaging video titled "Mind the frog!", we dive into the fascinating world of these amphibians. Explore their unique habitats ...

An invasive species — one that can survive in drought, freezing weather and even outer space — is consuming and competing with native species in western Washington, officials are warning. Scientists ...

Bioluminescence is the trait of some of our planet’s creatures to glow in the dark. We've seen it in places like Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent bay, fireflies, jellyfish, even some mushrooms. But now ...