Amphibian news, features and articles
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Poison dart frogs: Facts about the beautiful but deadly amphibiansReference They might look cute, but the toxins from a poison dart frog can be strong enough to kill several humans.
By Scott Dutfield Published
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Cannibal toads eat so many of their young, they're speeding up evolutionCompetition is so fierce Down Under, the invasive cane toad has become a mega-cannibal.
By Laura Geggel Published
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Snakes insert their heads into living frogs' bodies to swallow their organs (because nature is horrifying)In two new studies, researchers identified more snakes that disembowel frogs to eat their organs, a gruesome habit that was only recently discovered.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Skin-eating fungus from Europe could invade US, decimate salamandersThe Southern Appalachian mountains are a global biodiversity hot spot for salamanders. And now a skin-eating fungus from Europe could decimate them.
By Debra Miller Published
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Snakes disembowel toads and feast on the living animal's organs one by oneFor the first time, scientists have observed snakes disemboweling toads to dine on their organs.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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After being swallowed alive, water beetle stages 'backdoor' escape from frog's gutAn aquatic beetle species takes unusual action to escape digestion after being swallowed by frogs.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Meet Goliath, a Massive Tadpole as Long as Your FaceA giant tadpole recently found in the wild is bigger than a can of Coke — and it's still growing.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Frogs' skulls are more bizarre (and beautiful) than you ever imaginedRemarkable images capture a wide range of spikes, spines, bumps and pits in the skulls of frogs.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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World's Largest Frogs Can Move Rocks Half Their Weight ... for Their Wee PollywogsThe world's largest frogs may also have the best pollywog daycare on the market.
By Laura Geggel Published
