Returning England’s Forgotten FrogVideo 08.24.2022As scientists were discovering a surprising detail about an often-overlooked frog, the last local population of the species was winking out of existence. The extraordinary story of England’s pool frog and the effort to bring it back.
Song of the Mountain ChickenArticle 10.30.2019These 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 SurvivalVideo 10.09.2018A quest to record a quiet frog’s call may mean the difference between its survival and its extinction.
Framed FrogSpotlight 09.19.2017Portrait-worthy for more than just its beauty, this toxic frog may revolutionize our approach to pain management.
Golden EyeSpotlight 07.18.2017This 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 FrogVideo 06.27.2017A common frog species takes an unusual approach to winter—one that would kill most other vertebrates.
Troubled WatersSpotlight 05.16.2017The world’s largest aquatic frog may soon vanish from its namesake home high in the Andes.
A Fragile BalanceArticle 01.24.2017An 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 DevourerArticle 07.26.2016A 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 WorldImmersive 06.14.2016A 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 FrogsPhoto Gallery 05.17.2016Recently rediscovered—or discovered for the first time—these survivors offer hope for future conservation efforts.
Hell-bent on SurvivalArticle 04.26.2016Despite growing environmental threats, North America’s largest—and weirdest—salamander fights on.
