Amphibians, in particular, are sensitive to pollution because their permeable skins easily absorb toxins. And because many reptile species are long-lived and relatively slow-moving, they suffer from ...

Habitat destruc­tion, the introduction of exotic species, commercial exploitation, and water pollution are working in concert to decimate the world's amphibians. The role of climate change is ...

The biggest threat to amphibians remains the loss of habitat to farming and ranching, the study found, but climate change is a growing peril. From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News ...

Toads on the road! Volunteers prepare for amphibian migration season - The Charlcombe Toad Rescue Group is hoping to help ...

Scientists estimate that a third or more of all the roughly 6,300 known species of amphibians are at risk of extinction [6]. Frogs, toads, and salamanders are disappearing because of habitat loss, ...

Too much wind can dry their skin and dehydrate the animal. As a result, amphibians are the first to die off when their habitats are disturbed or contaminated with chemicals like weed killers.

The Puerto Rican crested toad may be new to the general public, but the Fort Worth Zoo began efforts to preserve this ...

Garter snakes, belonging to the genus Thamnophis, are nonvenomous snakes found in North America, known for their striking ...

The Kihansi spray toad is a tiny, vibrant amphibian that was once found ... disrupted sediment transport and led to the loss of vital habitats for native fish and wildlife species.