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.
Enemy of My EnemySpotlight 08.14.2019An Amazonian frog finds refuge under the watchful compound gaze of a surprising guardian.
Taking Down GoliathSpotlight 03.08.2018The world’s largest frogs are also among the most coveted in the African bushmeat trade. Can grassroots efforts save the goliath frog from extinction?
Framed FrogSpotlight 09.19.2017Portrait-worthy for more than just its beauty, this toxic frog may revolutionize our approach to pain management.
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.
The Ice Frog ComethSpotlight 04.04.2017Living at the extreme edge of its range, an alpine frog begins its breeding season with a march across a rather forbidding landscape.
Frog Leg FeastSpotlight 06.21.2016With native fish populations in decline, resourceful European otters have turned their attention to frogs and toads, a food source that presents its own challenges.