Amphibians
Weird 'frog saunas' are popping up around Sydney – and they could save Australian species from a deadly fungus
The devastating impact the chytrid fungus on amphibians could be lessened thanks this clever but very simple invention, say scientists.
Meet the mysterious olm – a weird and extremely rare cave-dwelling predator nicknamed the 'human fish'
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.
Scuba-diving scientists capture rare underwater footage of prehistoric-looking hellbenders in North Carolina
The giant hellbender salamanders – also known as ‘snot otters’, 'devil dogs’ and ‘old lasagna sides’ are being moved ahead of a dam removal project on the Watauga River.
Meet the strange Surinam toad, an alien-like South American frog whose live young burst out through holes in its back
Discover the Surinam toad, a weird South American frog whose young erupt from the mother’s back
9 weirdest frogs, from ultrasonic screamers to the bizarrely hairy. There's even a frog that can fly...
Discover the weird and wonderful oddballs from the world of frogs
There's a bizarre frog in the Amazon rainforest that screams at predators to scare them away. Listen, if you dare…
Ecologists think the clay robber frog's ultrasonic call causes shock and pain to a potential predator, or maybe even attracts a bigger predator, so that the current threat runs away.
Hairy frog: Why does the weird Trichobatrachus robustus frog develop hair?
Did you know there's a hairy frog with sharp claws? Meet the hairy Trichobatrachus robustus
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
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.