Amphibians
The olm: meet the 'human fish', a blind cave-dwelling predator that lives to 100
Journey deep beneath the ground in search of one of the world's weirdest creatures – the olm, a cave-inhabiting 'dragon' that is as elusive as it is peculiar.
How do newts find ponds?
Ever wondered how newts find their ponds? Jules Howard explains
Lizard vs newt: what's the difference?
Newts and lizards can be mistaken for each other, despite being very different. This guide, from Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, explains how to tell them apart.
Why do some frogs have five legs?
Yep you have heard that right - some frogs appear to have five legs.... Jules Howard explains why
How do frogs breathe?
How do frogs breathe underwater and on land?
Amphibian vs reptile: what's the difference?
Many people confuse amphibians and reptiles, or bunch them together. But while they share some similarities they have more very clear differences, as this expert guide explains.
Dogs can detect more than drugs. Now, man's best friend has been recruited to protect a rare animal
A canine conservationist called Freya is helping scientists to locate endangered great crested newts
Frog breeding behaviour: How frogs mate and produce spawn
Early spring is a busy time in the pond as it's time for frogs to find a mate and breed
What is a mountain chicken?
It sounds like a chicken, it tastes like a chicken, and yet it is not a chicken – the mountain chicken is actually a species of frog!
What's the largest amphibian?
The giant salamanders of the Far East are by far the biggest amphibians in the world - but which one is king of all?
Glassfrogs hide blood in their liver to boost transparency
Transparent glassfrogs have a nifty way of increasing their camouflage while asleep
Hairy frog: Why does the Trichobatrachus robustus frog develop hair?
Did you know there's a hairy frog with sharp claws? Meet the hairy Trichobatrachus robustus
What is the world’s largest frog?
Did you know the world's largest frog is a whopping 32cm long and weighs 3.25kg?
Why do frogs scream?
Jules Howard discusses possible reasons frogs scream
British wildlife in June
Our countryside is being energised by the longer, warmer summer days. What will you spy in June?
Animals and plants named after Sir David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough has over 40 species named after him, ranging from a prehistoric marine reptile to a native British flower only found in the Brecon Beacons of South Wales.
British wildlife in May
With birdsong in full force and summer knocking on the door, there’s plenty to discover this month.
Global biodiversity hotspot faces mining threat
Endangered amphibians, including a toad new to science, are at risk from planned copper extraction in Ecuador’s cloud forests
British wildlife in April
Spring’s in full swing, so keep an eye out for everything from bijou beetles and butterflies to sizeable storks. Enjoy nature and wildlife across the UK and Ireland with our guide to what different species are up to now.
Axolotls guide: what are they, what do they eat, and do they make good pets?
Increasingly popular as pets thanks to their appearance in the Minecraft computer game, axolotls are Critically Endangered amphibians endemic to Mexico.
British wildlife in March
As spring brings an abundance of new life, it’s time to talk about the birds and the bee-flies. Here is selection of the month's best wildlife spectacles from around the British countryside in March.
How to rear froglets in your home
It’s easy to rear common frogs from frogspawn at home – the process takes about three months. This step-by-step guide by Lynn Dicks explains how to do it, and the important precautions to take.
British wildlife in February
From fruiting fungus to winter birds, here is selection of the month's best wildlife spectacles from around the British countryside in February.
British wildlife in January
If your New Year’s resolution involves making more time to enjoy nature, what are you waiting for?