The country is overrun with invasive species, from feral pigs to carp, rabbits and foxes; there are so many here it's hard to imagine a time before these invaders unwittingly made Australia home. And ...

This year, the zoo has produced nearly 7,000 of these endangered species and shipped them to Puerto Rico. 94-year-old woman makes stunning decision with over 100 acres of family land: 'Been in her ...

Scientists have discovered three toad species that give birth alive. These species skip the tadpole stage entirely, a rare trait. The finding changes understanding of amphibian reproductive evolution ...

You might not expect a toad to be so infamous, but the cane toad (Rhinella marina) has made a name for itself as one of the world’s most problematic invasive species. Originally from Central and South ...

NEW DELHI: An international team of researchers has discovered three new species of fascinating tree-dwelling toads in Tanzania that skip the typical tadpole stage by giving birth to live toadlets.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A frog’s lifecycle is likely one of the earliest bits of science ...

An international team of researchers has discovered three new, bizarre, and wart-covered species of tree toads from Tanzania that give birth to fully developed toadlets. A key element of the study was ...

An international team of researchers have identified three new species of enchanting, pustular, tree-dwelling toads from Africa. Their solution for having offspring away from water? Skipping the ...

The toad emerges during the monsoon season because it needs water to reproduce. The Sonoran Desert toad, found in Arizona, has psychedelic properties. In this week's podcast of Valley 101, we If ...

In the movie, Tim Robinson seeks a psychedelic experience from an unusual source. Herpetologists want others to just say no. This is an article from our newsletter “Science Goes To The Movies.” To get ...

On a Wednesday night in Cambridge’s Porter Square, the neighborhood is mostly quiet – families putting kids to bed and professionals getting ready for another day of work. But there’s one big ...