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Find out everything there is to know about amphibians and stay updated on the latest amphibian news with the comprehensive articles, interactive features and amphibian pictures at LiveScience.com. Learn more about these fascinating creatures as scientists continue to make amazing discoveries about amphibians.
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African rain forest exploration leads to discovery of six new species.
Frog-killing fungus reproduces sexually, could create resistant spores.
South American frogs used rafts to colonize Central America and the Caribbean.
Frogs dealing with a deadly fungus face a new challenge from climate change as it threatens what were thought to be protected habitats.
The ability of ferocious land animals to bite prey evolved in ancient fish, a new study finds.
Rather than a sticky goo, these tree frogs play with angles to stick and unstick themselves from leaves.
Scientists are aiming to save the thousands of amphibian species dying off from a mysterious fungus.
The Asian snake Rhabdophis tigrinus is one tough customer. Not only can it swallow toxic toads and live to tell. It also uses the toadÃs poison for its own defense.
Beaver dams could be the answer to stopping the decline of amphibian populations in Canada’s conifer forests.
If a zebrafish loses a chunk of its tail fin, not to worry, it’ll grow the fin back within a week. Now scientists think they know how.
Scientists extract intact bone marrow from the remains of ancient frogs and salamanders.
Among the discoveries: new species of frog, mammals that cry like babies, and 11 species found only in the Rubeho region.
The success stories of the bald eagle, American alligator, and blue poison frog give species on the brink of extinction something to live for. LiveScience takes a close look at the most impressive comeback kids.
Survivors of a frog species that was thought to be extinct have been found.
Several recent discoveries have showcased this country as a treasure spot for wildlife.
When studying animals, biologists need a common language, a taxonomy. But with amphibians, the tree of life hadn't been updated since the 1930s.
Scientists see amazing wildlife and new species in a remote corner of the planet.
Kermit the Frog often said being green isn’t easy. He had no idea how complex it really is.
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