Losing even a single species causes serious ripple effects. New study uncovers concerning repercussions of amphibians dying ...

Puerto Rico’s coastal wetlands face mounting challenges, many of which threaten the delicate balance of these ecosystems and ...

"We found that 104 out of 5203 species -- 2 % -- are already exposed to overheating in shaded terrestrial conditions. And a 4°C global temperature increase could push 7.5% of species beyond their ...

Amphibians, in particular, are sensitive to pollution because their permeable skins easily absorb toxins. And because many reptile species are long-lived and relatively slow-moving, they suffer from ...

populations of frogs, toads, and salamanders - a phenomenon that has come to be called the Global Amphibian Crisis. While habitat loss is still considered the most serious threat to the majority ...

Frogs and other amphibians rely on the surrounding environment to regulate their body temperature. On hot days they might seek shade, water or cool ...

Amphibians are land animals, but can only reproduce in water. They prefer to live in and around small bodies of water. But ...

Early March contains the first harbingers of the shifting seasons. The temperature starts to fitfully rise, the sun stays out for longer – noticeably, as we spring forward the clocks – and after dusk ...

During "Environmental Connections" on 2/28/25, host Jasmin Singer discusses how a local conservation effort is restoring critical wetland habitats to protect amphibians, boost biodiversity, and ...