Tag: amphibian
Wildlife Underpasses Reduce Amphibian Deaths, University of Vermont Study Says
The researchers say that these wildlife underpass tunnels can reduce the deaths of amphibians, while helping to bolster the ecosystems in which these [...]
Deforestation Leads To Hybrid Leyte Chorus Frog In The Philippines
The researchers say that the tree dwelling females answered the calls of the ground dwelling males, which resulted in hybridization. [...]
New Frog Species Of the Genus Leptobrachium Discovered In India
Leptobrachium aryatium sp. nov. is different from others in its genus in that it has a bicolored iris that features an inverted, "fiery orange" v shap [...]
American Toad Care And History
If you’ve lived in the United States long enough, chances are that you’ve been greeted by hopping, warty friends on rainy days during warmer months [...]
Treefrog Species From Ecuador Discovered and Described
The frog is named after David C. Cannatella, Dean of the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Texas at Austin. Cannatella collected [...]
Axolotl Breeding
Seasonal changes in temperature and day length will usually cause axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) to breed in late winter and early spring. [...]
Brachycephalus Toadlet That Can Fit On Your Fingertip Discovered In Atlantic Forest
The toad, Brachycephalus dacnis, is named in honor of the Projeto Dacnis private reserve that started supporting biodiversity research in 2010. [...]
Ancient Frog Species Named After Kermit the Frog
“Because this animal is a distant relative of today’s amphibians, and Kermit is a modern-day amphibian icon, it was the perfect name for it.” [...]
New Species Of Ancient Giant Amphibian Discovered In Australia
The amphibian is believed to have inhabited freshwater rivers in the Sydney Basin 240 million years ago during the Triassic period. [...]
New Spiny-backed Treefrog Species Discovered In Peru
Osteocephalus vasquezi features dark irises and tuberculate dorsal skin, which is brown in coloration. [...]
New Stefania Genus Frog Species Described
This particular frog carries its eggs on the back, and once hatched, the froglets remain on the back for a period of time. [...]
Hyloscirtus tolkieni, A New Stream Frog Species Named After J.R.R. Tolkien
A new species of stream frog from the Ecuadorian Andes has been named after J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The fr [...]
New Leptobrachella Frog Species Discovered In China
Leptobrachella verrucosa is found in rocky streams with clear water surrounded by broad-leaved forests. [...]
Critically Endangered Gigantes Limestone Frog Successfully Bred For First Time In Captivity
Project Palaka announced the frogs began hatching October 17. Currently there are 21 neonates and all are voracious eaters. Photo by Project Palaka [...]
New Treefrog Species Discovered On Former Cattle Ranch In Costa Rica
Donald Valera Soto, co-owner of the Tapir Valley Nature reserve, first heard the trill of the frog, named the Tapir Valley treefrog, in March 2018. [...]
North Carolina Salamander Needs Protections, Petition Says
The center claims that there are between 200 and 500 Hickory Nut Gorge salamanders left in existence. [...]
San Diego Zoo To Captive Breed Chinese Giant Salamanders
The zoo has partnered with Ocean Park Hong Kong in an effort to breed the species and educate the public about conserving the habitat of the amphibian [...]
Wandering Salamanders Can Jump And Glide From World’s Tallest Trees
The salamander can effortlessly glide from tree branches and maintain a stable gliding position by adjusting its limbs and tails. [...]
Dixie Valley Toad Emergency Listed As Endangered By USFWS
The toad is the smallest toad within the western toad species complex. [...]
Frosted Flatwoods Salamander Bred In Captivity For First Time
This marks the first time the species has been bred in captivity. [...]
National Geographic Society Awards Grant To Conserve Gigantes Island Frog
It will help with monitoring wild populations of the frog as well as establish a captive breeding program at the University of the Philippines. [...]
USFWS Proposes Protections For Several Foothill Yellow-legged Frog Populations
The foothill yellow-legged frog is known for the yellow coloration under their legs. [...]
Caring For The African Dwarf Frog
When people hear the word frog, they picture a giant green frog with bulgy eyes hopping through the grass. Or perhaps perched upon a tree branch croak [...]
Cane Toad Tadpoles In Australia Cannibalize Younger Tadpoles
Researchers in Australia have discovered an interesting trait in invasive cane toad (Rhinella marina) tadpoles in Australia not seen in their native S [...]
