Song of the Mountain Chicken Article 10.30.2019 These giant frogs—once a delicacy on two Caribbean islands—were almost wiped out by disease and natural disasters. But their resilience and years of dedicated conservation efforts have kept hope for the species alive.
Sounds of Survival Video 10.09.2018 A quest to record a quiet frog’s call may mean the difference between its survival and its extinction.
Framed Frog Spotlight 09.19.2017 Portrait-worthy for more than just its beauty, this toxic frog may revolutionize our approach to pain management.
Golden Eye Spotlight 07.18.2017 This rufous-eyed brook frog has a sparkle in its eye, thanks to a third eyelid strewn with flecks of gold.
Invisible Nature: Return of the Wood Frog Video 06.27.2017 A common frog species takes an unusual approach to winter—one that would kill most other vertebrates.
Troubled Waters Spotlight 05.16.2017 The world’s largest aquatic frog may soon vanish from its namesake home high in the Andes.
A Fragile Balance Article 01.24.2017 An endangered Texas salamander hangs on thanks to a grab bag of protective laws. But will rampant development and a Trump administration spell its doom?
The Devourer Article 07.26.2016 A new and deadly fungus could wreak havoc on America’s salamanders if—or when—it arrives on U.S. shores.
By Foot into Peru’s Lost World Immersive 06.14.2016 A team of herpetologists treks into one of South America’s most pristine and poorly understood mountain ranges and discovers animals found nowhere else on Earth.
In Search of Lost Frogs Photo Gallery 05.17.2016 Recently rediscovered—or discovered for the first time—these survivors offer hope for future conservation efforts.
Hell-bent on Survival Article 04.26.2016 Despite growing environmental threats, North America’s largest—and weirdest—salamander fights on.
