Fox News - Fair & Balanced

Michael Adams

Frogs, amphibians disappearing at alarming rate

A new study has determined for the first time just how quickly frogs and other amphibians are disappearing around the United States, and the news is not good.The U.S. Geological Study says populations of frogs, salamanders and toads have been vanishing from occupied sites at a rate of 3.7 percent a year.That puts them on a path to disappearing from half the occupied sites nationwide in 20 years.USGS ecologist Michael Adams says the alarming news is that even species thought to be doing OK are declining, though at a slower rate.It has been known that amphibians are in trouble around the world from a killer fungus, habitat loss and a changing climate, but this is the first time that decline has been measured ....

Read More

  1. Cardinals QB Skelton questionable for Thursday

    Arizona Cardinals quarterback John Skelton is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the St. Louis Rams as he continues to recover from an ankle injur...

  2. Man dies after live roach-eating contest in Florida

    The winner of a roach-eating contest in South Florida died shortly after downing dozens of the live bugs as well as worms, authorities said Monday.About 30 contestan...

  3. Arizona Cardinals 2012 Season Preview

    A great quarterback can inspire a team to incredible heights in the NFL. Conversely, instability at the sport's most important position can trigger unintended and ve...

  4. Canadians are richer than Americans for first time

    The average Canadian individual is now wealthier than the average American.According The Globe & Mail , Canadian households are on average $40,000 richer than Americ...

  5. 6 Mass. men plead not guilty to brutal beating at Tim McGraw concert

    Six Massachusetts men have pleaded not guilty to felony aggravated assault charges stemming from a brutal beating at a Tim McGraw concert in Mansfield.Police say 19-...

  6. NYC says new senior center is nation's first designed to serve gay, lesbian elderly

    New York City celebrated the opening Thursday of what city officials say is the nation's first full-service senior center designed specifically for the gay community...

  7. Peterson's 99-yard punt return in OT gives Cardinals 19-13 over Rams

    An ugly game turned gorgeous in the nick of time for the win-starved Arizona Cardinals.Patrick Peterson returned a punt 99 yards for a touchdown in overtime to give ...

  8. Arizona Cardinals 2011 Season Preview

    After using four different quarterbacks and going from to-worst a season ago, the Arizona Cardinals feel like they have their man to lead them back to the postseason...

  9. Line of Scrimmage: Midseason Breakdown -- NFC

    As the lone remaining unbeaten team at the halfway point of this 2011 campaign and the unquestioned midseason Most Valuable Player leading the way, there's little de...

  10. Tim McGraw Concert Brawl Nearly Kills 19 Year Old Boy

    MANSFIELD, Mass. -- Six Massachusetts men have pleaded not guilty to felony aggravated assault charges stemming from a brutal beating at a Tim McGraw concert in Mans...

  11. Rookie Hall, Arizona defense upset Super Bowl champs 30-20

    With some luck and a lot of help from his defense, Max Hall's NFL debut as a starting quarterback was a winner, against the reigning Super Bowl champions no less.The...

  12. Family ties: A Dooley is back between the hedges, and the Big Dog will sit this one out

    Derek Dooley says it's no big deal. His father knows better.So Vince Dooley is sitting this one out.The retired Georgia coach will naturally be cheering for his son ...

  1. Hawks rout 76ers 124-101 to end 3-game skid

    The Atlanta Hawks missed 11 of their first 14 shots.They barely missed anything the rest of the game.Josh Smith had 28 points and 12 rebounds, John Jenkins added 21 ...

  2. Anthony scores 40, Knicks win 10th straight

    Carmelo Anthony put on another scoring show, though he didn't have to do it alone.Anthony scored 40 points and the Knicks got key contributions from J.R. Smith and R...

  3. Hawks hand Cavaliers ninth straight loss

    Devin Harris and the Atlanta Hawks picked up right where they left off.Harris scored a season-high 25 points and Josh Smith nearly added a triple-double Monday night...

  4. Johnson has season-high 21, Hawks beat Magic

    The Atlanta Hawks have had so many injuries and illnesses that they may not know who will be on the floor until tipoff.They can count on one thing when they're playi...

  5. University of Georgia. hires 22nd president

    The University of Georgia has hired a longtime administrator as its president.The Georgia Board of Regents on Monday voted unanimously to hire provost Jere Morehead ...

  6. University of Ga. provost sole president finalist

    State officials have announced that University of Georgia provost Jere Morehead has been named the sole finalist for university president.University System of Georgi...

  7. Facing Broncos, Chargers in need of a comeback

    Peyton Manning needs one more win to make his next big statement in the record book — tying John Elway with the second most regular-season wins of any NFL quarterbac...

‹ Prev1234Next ›