Juneau has four resident amphibians that breed in fresh water: wood frogs and western (boreal) toads, which have geographic ranges extending way up north, Columbia spotted frogs, which range to about ...

You’re probably familiar with the basic amphibian life plan: Start as a wriggly, water-breathing tadpole, transform into an adult that breathes air. This is the pattern followed by all our frogs and ...

Sometimes smooth, sometimes slippery, but always unique. Introducing one of the most interesting salamander relatives: newts. Newts are found in Europe, Asia, and North America. This lizard-frog ...

Salamanders, like frogs and toads, are amphibians. This means they lead "double lives" spending their early existence as aquatic larvae which undergo metamorphosis, transforming into land-based ...

This spring, there’s a different kind of egg hunt happening on Bainbridge Island — and anyone can join — as long as they know the difference between snail jelly and newt eggs. Three environmental ...

As the rainy season begins in Northern California, newts are on the move. Dedicated volunteers in the San Francisco Bay Area are helping the tiny amphibians reach their breeding grounds safely. In the ...