The Surinam toad has an unusual trick for reproduction: instead of leaving their spawn in water to develop, once the eggs are laid, the male presses them into the female's back. She carries them until ...

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When you first see the vibrant, neon-purple toad in this Instagram video, you will likely assume it’s just an AI-generated fake. The creature looks too smooth, too surreal, and far too colorful.

The golden toad, native to Costa Rica, has not been officially seen in over 36 years. A 2022 IPCC report named climate change a key driver in the golden toad's extinction. Researchers debated whether ...

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 ...

Toads are not generally considered appealing creatures. They look unattractive, make odd noises, move awkwardly, and are steeped in folklore involving the devil and witchcraft. In short, toads tend to ...

Often found in suburban backyards, cane toads are likely to elicit quite the reaction from anyone who stumbles across them, thanks to their large, warty appearance. Native to Central and South America ...

Scientists have newly described three extraordinary species of tree toad that leapfrog over the egg-to-tadpole stage. The females give birth on land to dozens of toadlets, each measuring just a few ...