Disease isn’t the biggest killer of amphibians — that would be habitat loss — but it can be the quickest. And the chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) in particular has been a huge worry ...

That amphibians are the most imperiled class of vertebrates in the world is largely beyond debate. Such threats as habitat loss and overexploitation for meat or the pet trade are decimating amphibian ...

The African clawed frog (<em>Xenopus laevis</em>) serves as a carrier for the chytrid fungus that is causing mass amphibian extinctions. Transported commercially by ...

Frogs, toads, salamanders and other amphibians are disappearing at an alarming rate. Of approximately 6,000 amphibian species in the world, about one third are classified as threatened or endangered.

A decade ago, a deadly fungus ravaged amphibian populations around the world, pushing several species into extinction. It’s a sadly familiar story on a planet with no shortage of bad news for animals.

Amphibians are biological marvels, starting life in water before moving to land. The list highlights dual-habitat masters: Frogs, Salamanders, Crocodiles, Sea Turtles, and Beavers. One in five ...

A tiny amphibian that lived 99 million years ago had a secret weapon: A tongue that shot out of its mouth like a bullet to snatch its prey. It’s the earliest known example of this “ballistic tongue” ...

Some of the world’s most spectacularly colorful animals are amphibians — especially frogs and salamanders. Many of these colorful animals are toxic or have developed some sort of chemical defense, and ...

Difference between Reptiles and Amphibians: Reptiles and amphibians are both ectothermic or cold-blooded animals. The amphibians are known to live a dual life i.e. both kand and water. Reptiles on the ...