Amphibians March 22 Creature named after Kermit the Frog offers clues on amphibian evolution, scientists say Texas scientists say that a fossilized skull dating back 270 million years was named Kermitops gratus after the beloved Muppet character Kermit the Frog.
VIDEO January 31 Australian girl saves pet Guinea pig from snake Video shows the moment an Australian 12-year-old girl grabbed a snake and swung it around to rescue her pet Guinea pig. (Credit: Luke Wightman via Storyful)
WILD NATURE October 12 Female frogs fake their own deaths to avoid unwanted male interaction, study says A new study just published showed that one way female frogs avoid male frog interaction is by "playing dead," along with turning a cold shoulder and making noise.
SCIENCE October 4 41% of the world’s amphibious species now threatened with extinction, according to study According to a global assessment that reviewed 8,000 species of amphibians, 41% are now being threatened with extinction. Compared to 2004, about 39% of the species were threatened.
Nevada July 17 US to reopen review of Nevada geothermal plant where endangered toad lives The U.S. has decided to reopen a review of a geothermal power plant in Nevada after environmentalists sued to block the construction project over an endangered toad that lives there.
VIDEO May 10 Women float down river and drift past alligator: See the shocking video! Three women were floating down the Ichetucknee River near Fort White, Florida, when they spotted an alligator close by. The women quickly moved away from the gator. Check out this dramatic scene!
VIDEO January 20, 2023 Thousands of frenzied fish spotted in a local river: See the crazy video Niki Bell, 29, was going home in New South Wales, Australia, when she saw thousands of frenzied fish writhing near ducks in a river. "I've never seen anything like it. I had to record it," she said. The fish are thought to be "feral" European carp.
Endangered Species December 3, 2022 Biden admin. names Nevada toad endangered, hampering construction of geothermal plant Nevada's Dixie Valley toad, which is at the center of a legal battle over a geothermal construction project, has been declared an endangered species by officials.
VIDEO November 21, 2022 Texas State Aquarium crews setup a facility in Port Corpus Christi Texas State Aquarium crews setup a facility in Port Corpus Christi to rehabilitate loggerhead turtles that stranded themselves on the beaches of South Texas.
VIDEO September 21, 2022 Large lizard walks up to a homeowner's window in Apopka, Florida A video shared by Frank Crowder shows what appears to be a large monitor lizard peering in a window. The lizard uses its sharp claws to climb the window’s outer screen before falling down. (Credit: Frank Crowder / AMAZING ANIMALS+ /TMX)