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Facts About Salamanders
Salamanders are amphibians that look like a cross between a frog and a lizard. Species include newts, mudpuppies and hellbenders.
Mini Frog, Bat with Freakish Tongue Found in Bolivia
A "robber frog" with beady, gold-rimmed eyes and a bizarre bat with a record-long tongue are among the menagerie of species discovered during an expedition in Bolivia.
Frogs from Hell: Their Venomous Head Spikes Could Kill You
In the wilds of Brazil, researchers have discovered the first frogs with venomous spikes on their heads. Just a gram of this venom could take down tens of humans or thousands of mice.
New Jelly-Bean-Size 'Masked' Frog Discovered in the Andes
A cute new Andean frog has a dark-brown "face mask" and a white mottled belly. The little guy is not much bigger than a jelly bean.
Deadly Fungus Could Threaten US Salamanders
An emerging infectious fungus that causes salamanders to die in droves could soon land on North American shores, scientists warn.
Squee! New Absurdly Tiny Frogs Found in Brazil
Each smaller than a thumbnail, seven new species of frog have been discovered in the cloud forests of Brazil. Some have warty coverings while others are smooth with spots.
