Animals protect themselves from being eaten by other animals in countless ways. Some are commonplace. Others are unconventional. Camouflage and running are well-known defenses. Not being seen by a ...

I’ve shared news of several species of extremely tiny frogs and toads, commonly known as flea-toads or toadlets (read more here and here). These tiny amphibians are remarkable because they are much ...

To source their food, some predators eavesdrop on calls emitted by prey. Fringe-lipped bats, which range from Panama to Brazil, are some of the most skilled eavesdroppers in the world. They are ...

A new study revealed the global expansion of modern toads on six continents. Researchers attribute these amphibians' spread to a unique evolutionary trait and human-assisted travel. CBC News reported ...

Albino cane toads created using gene-editing technology reveal that albino animals face competitive disadvantages going far beyond their vulnerability to predators, according to new research published ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Silly Safaris brought a pair of giant marine toads for Wild Wednesday, showcasing the invasive species’ unique characteristics. Marine toads, also known as cane toads, are native ...

Frogs and toads are some of the most charismatic wildlife in the garden. Their calls mark the arrival of spring, their presence indicates a healthy ecosystem, and their antics bring joy. However, many ...

A fringe-lipped bat, Trachops cirrhosus, approaches a Fitzinger's robber frog, Craugastor fitzingeri, in Panama. This species of bat eavesdrops on the mating calls that male frogs produce to attract ...