With its famous diversity of frog species, Madagascar has long been targeted by smugglers for the pet trade. While this threat is relatively well understood, less known is the domestic…
At 3,000 meters (9,842 feet) in the Andes herpetologists were surprised to discover a frog so small it could sit on a dime with room to spare. Further study showed…
Salamanders in Central America — like frogs, toads, and other amphibians at sites around the world — are rapidly and mysteriously declining, report researchers writing in the journal Proceedings of…
Frog lunch for a snake in Taman Negara, Malaysia. Photo by R. Butler The consumption of up to one billion frogs per year to satisfy human appetite for frog flesh…
An overview of the Smithsonian’s Symposium: “Will the rainforests survive? New Threats and Realities in the Tropical Extinction Crisis”
Renowned scientists discuss threats to rainforests at symposium
Species spends most of its life underground, emerging only during monsoon season
“These results, documenting the high species richness and the outstanding number of putative endemics of the forests, strongly highlight the biological importance of the South Nguru Mountains and place them…
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown species of frog in Cambodia. The amphibian is unusual in that is has green blood and turquoise-colored bones, a result of its transparent skin…
Photos of new species discovered in Southeast Asia Photos of new species discovered in the Greater Mekong mongabay.com December 15, 2008
Niche-based distribution modeling may help improve effectiveness of protected areas Niche-based distribution modeling may help improve effectiveness of protected areas mongabay.com December 1, 2008
Lack of information may slow conservation response to amphibian crisis Lack of information may slow conservation response to amphibian crisis mongabay.com December 1, 2008
The number of endangered amphibians in Peru may be underestimated The number of endangered amphibians in Peru may be underestimated mongabay.com December 1, 2008
New hope of curing amphibian plague New hope of curing amphibian plague Jeremy Hance, mongabay.com November 28, 2008
Invasive ant interferes with gecko's role in pollinating endangered plant Invasive ant interferes with gecko's role in pollinating endangered plant mongabay.com November 28, 2008 Nectar-feeding male P. cepediana day gecko…
Scientists can't explain cause of amphibian extinction crisis Scientists can't explain cause of amphibian extinction crisis mongabay.com November 13, 2008
Prioritizing amphibian species for captive breeding to save them from extinction Prioritizing amphibian species for captive breeding to save them from extinction STRI November 19, 2008
7 new species of frog discovered in Ecuador 7 new species of frog discovered in Ecuador mongabay.com October 23, 2008 Hyalinobatrachium ruedai (© Diego F. Cisneros-Heredia); Centrolene durrellorum (© Mario…
Deer enhance biodiversity of reptiles and amphibians in forest areas Deer enhance biodiversity of reptiles and amphibians in forest areas Ohio State University October 21, 2008 The presence of deer…
Mass amphibian die-offs affect ecosystems Mass amphibian die-offs affect ecosystems mongabay.com October 18, 2008
Armageddon for amphibians? Frog-killing disease jumps Panama Canal Armageddon for amphibians? Frog-killing disease jumps Panama Canal Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com October 12, 2008
52% of amphibians, 35% of birds at risk from climate change 52% of amphibians, 35% of birds at risk from climate change mongabay.com October 8, 2008
More than half of Europe’s amphibians face extinction by 2050 More than half of Europe's amphibians face extinction by 2050 Jeremy Hance, mongabay.com September 28, 2008 Researchers with the Zoological…
Thought-to-be-extinct frog rediscovered in Australia Thought-to-be-extinct frog rediscovered in Australia mongabay.com September 11, 2008 Scientists have rediscovered a thought-to-be-extinct species of frog in a creek in Northern Australia. The find…
Amphibians face mass extinction Amphibians face mass extinction mongabay.com August 11, 2008 Amphibians are in big trouble. At least one third of the world's 6,300 known species are threatened with…
Cane toads are killing crocodiles in Australia Cane toads are killing crocodiles in Australia Jeremy Hance, mongabay.com July 30, 2008 Australia's number one pest, the cane toad, devastates freshwater crocodile…
