Scientists document cannibalism in an Atacama toad for the first time, observed in a pond in the Chilean desert.

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Urbanisation is rapidly changing landscapes, but little is known about its impact on smaller, less charismatic species such as frogs or toads. A new assessment in Bengaluru, looks at urbanisation’s ...

Japanese pond frogs can eat some of the world’s most venomous insects and apparently hop away from the meal unharmed. Research reveals these amphibians tolerate repeated stings from giant hornets ...

This article originally appeared in the Off-Script print issue, in stands November 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. In 1990, Sen. Garn told the Salt Lake Tribune, ...

Geoffrey Heard works for The University of Queensland on the Threatened Species Index project, a key part of the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN). TERN is funded by the Australian ...

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

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. A joyous, mocking menagerie of frogs, axolotls, and at least one giant pink hippo ...