| 单词 | amphibian |
| 例句 | My heart, that amphibian, moving that moment between two elements: one, excitement; the other, fear. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He used an electric current to stimulate an amphibian’s calf, then employed the galvanometer to measure how long it took the electrical current to run along the sciatic nerve. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Congress because it killed millions of birds, fish, and amphibians after World War II, the insecticide called DDT was still being used in South America. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Maria was the first to document the life stages of this unusual amphibian, which attaches its eggs to its back. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Maria also began looking closely at reptiles and amphibians, whose metamorphosis was little understood. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z In the fourth grade he started a herpetology club, for anyone interested in toads, frogs, snakes, and various other amphibians and reptiles. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z She had planned a second Surinam book with illustrations of other amphibians and reptiles, but could not manage it financially. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z It is, in fact, an amphibian, which can live in or out of water. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z “Like mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians? Okay? Then that didn’t work. It was too confusing with the squid and the horseshoe crab.” Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The larger-than-usual animals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians scattered among the people in the stands were also grieving. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I make a drawing of the inside of the frog, with all its curlicues and bulbs, its tiny lungs, its cold-blooded amphibian heart. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Diners sit in front of a sign advertising frogs’ legs in a restaurant as a despondent legless amphibian rolls out of the kitchen. Sam Gross, 89, Dies; Prolific Purveyor of Cartoons, Tasteful and Otherwise 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z If you just want to see a wonderful friendship between two amphibians, "Frog and Toad" is there for you. "It's like a warm hug": Yvette Nicole Brown on the timeless, compassionate charms of "Frog and Toad" 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z WED Learn about conservation of amphibian species with crafts, presentations on frogs and other amphibians, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Community calendar 2012-02-22T23:13:04Z SAT-SUN Show and sale with local breeders of reptiles and amphibians, supplies, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z A rarity among children’s museums, the collection comprises about 65 creatures, mostly reptiles, amphibians and insects, though it also includes a sun conure, a type of parrot. Spare Times: For Children, for Dec. 2-8 2011-12-01T22:17:48Z In just one of the mountain passes, more species of reptiles and amphibians are found than in any other place in America. Border fence’s devastating toll 2012-09-18T22:00:00Z For kids, that means there are half as many mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds and fish around today as there were around the time their parents were born. Animal numbers are shrinking, but kids can help Along the way, Dykman, an outdoor educator and amphibian researcher, details the many threats imperiling monarch populations, including climate change and habitat loss. The best travel books of 2021 — so far 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z The film’s most riveting dilemma is that facing Hoffstetler: He’s torn between his morality and his country, which has asked him to kill the amphibian man. It’s Time to Take a Serious Look at Michael Stuhlbarg 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z But the army of amphibians has a different idea. Apocalypse bow-wow: the new breed of arthouse animal horror 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z The gardens are a joy to wander, with plenty of bird life, amphibians and lizards, and ideas on how to make a colourful garden using as little water as possible. 10 great botanical gardens around the world: readers’ tips 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z Why did the amphibian in The Shape of Water have to be male? This Year’s Oscars Belong to Strong Women in Fierce Roles 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z At each stage scores of creatures, including reptiles, amphibians, mammals, birds and bugs, are inserted in the environment of trees, branches, leaves, vines and flowers. Art in Review: ISABELLA KIRKLAND: ?Nova? 2011-06-09T22:59:03Z Another horrifying amphibian appears in Jean Lorrain’s “The Toad,” part of “Echoes of a Natural World,” published by First to Knock Books. Review | Why read what everyone else is reading? A guide to this season’s hidden gems. 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z Keeping poisons off the property will help sustain populations of beneficial predators in the form of birds, amphibians and predatory insects. The food industry isn’t going to ditch pesticides any time soon, but you can in your own garden 2017-03-21T04:00:00Z One bit had a pleasing soupçon of the “I’ll see who’s around” part of “One Way or Another,” a song I remember fondly from her appearance on “The Muppets,” somewhere in my amphibian brain. Uptown Rapture: Debbie Harry at the Carlyle 2015-03-25T04:00:00Z Reptile and Exotic Pet Show: Reptiles, amphibians and arachnids, information, supplies, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Community Corner: WWI at Museum of Flight 2011-10-14T19:09:04Z Gentleness is the first impression leading us into "Feels Good Man," which opens with artist Matt Furie stooping to pick up a tiny amphibian by a local lake, smiling as it hops up his arm. In PBS' "Feels Good Man," Pepe the Frog is the "superhero" who gets vindication 2020-10-18T04:00:00Z In the cookbook, Rinella shares 100 of his favorite recipes for cooking everything from small game and waterfowl to reptiles and amphibians. This wild turkey recipe from 'MeatEater' host Steven Rinella 'is your best path to the perfect Thanksgiving' 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z But it isn't the same frog, says the amphibian - that was his grandfather, who used to talk about the Forester. The Cunning Little Vixen - synopsis, cast and creatives 2012-05-31T13:42:15Z With some reluctance, Jodel follows the amphibian to a strange house in the woods, which they enter. A newly discovered trove of unknown fairy tales: ‘The Turnip Princess’ 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z Most zoo animals are tucked in for the night, but the Day Exhibit of reptiles and amphibians, and the Adaptations Building with meerkats and nocturnal animals are open during the event. The season of lights 2013-12-05T19:56:33Z Maria’s dip evokes a luxuriant freedom; the lover’s is akin to a hamster running on a wheel or an aquarium-bound amphibian flopping around in his water bowl. How Cinemax's "Jett" does nudity — and plenty of it — right 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z I seem to sense the nervous swivelling of amphibian eyes. Steven Poole's non-fiction choice ? reviews 2011-03-19T00:06:01Z As astonishing as it may seem, many evolutionists theorize that fish evolved into amphibians and amphibians into reptiles. ‘Girls’ still racist 2012-06-22T16:56:00Z “Fluffy or feathered things get more attention than scaly, slimy things,” said DNR biologist Beth Schlimm, who works with numerous reptiles and amphibians. Eastern tiger salamanders, once nearly gone from Maryland, make a comeback 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z The first thing one expects in an exhibition devoted to Jim Henson is a kind-eyed, green amphibian made of felt. Jim Henson's universe: Muppets, 'Sesame Street,' Fraggles and more, all in one traveling exhibition 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z But by taking time to observe, you’ll find that frogs and toads are amazing amphibians. Frogs and toads: What’s the difference? 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z Most zoo exhibits are closed since the animals are asleep, except for the warm, indoor Day Exhibit of reptiles and amphibians and special appearances by visiting reindeer nightly near the carousel. Woodland Park Zoo lights up for bright holiday nights 2012-12-05T23:41:43Z He maps Britain through its capillary network of streams and rivers, and encounters it in a new way: immersing himself in a rich aquatic life of fish, amphibians, birds and mammals. Summer readings: Waterlog: A Swimmer's Journey Through Britain, by Roger Deakin 2011-08-02T11:33:16Z Reptiles and amphibians are more difficult to “read,’’ behaviorally. Animal Doctor: Mental-health issues and abnormal behavior in pets 2017-03-03T05:00:00Z I couldn’t imagine leaving our daughter there all day at age two — even if its three-year-old classes knew how to pronounce and identify amphibians. Private preschool is a racket 2013-09-05T13:50:00Z Wild things found here: 75 mammal species; around 21 species of reptiles and amphibians; roughly 200 species of birds; and at least 28 species of fish. North Cascades by the numbers 2014-08-10T04:00:00Z This is one of four books, each containing five short stories about a pair of amphibian friends. The great books giveaway 2011-03-04T11:19:03Z James R. Dixon, authority on amphibians Lest you think his claim to fame is dim, The white-lipped peeping frog is named for him. Style Invitational: A remeaning task — redefine a word 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z This green amphibian is native to every county of Washington and is the official state amphibian of Washington. Burke Museum seeks trivia geeks 2011-04-06T20:52:03Z The monsters are a vaguely humanoid cross between reptiles, crustaceans, amphibians, insects and fish. Who's afraid of the big, bad monsters in Prometheus? 2012-06-14T15:54:20Z On that same show, however, Colbert stumped Haley with the state amphibian - the spotted salamander. SC Gov. Haley shuts door on Colbert for US Senate 2012-12-07T17:52:07Z He was fast and alert, like an amphibian, popping and bobbing around me. For 13 Days, I Believed Him 2018-08-17T04:00:00Z So do Jenny Freestone’s elegant depictions of aquatic creatures, in which the life cycle of eggs, insects and amphibians is revealed as something rich and strange. Review | In the galleries: Up to his elbows in watery works and lustrous prints 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z They jump and slalom around the beautiful amphibian before she seizes a trapeze dangled from a helicopter, rises to the height of 500 feet, and dives into the pleasure-garden lagoon. Esther Williams dies aged 91: swimmer who starred in MGM musicals 2013-06-06T22:14:09Z Centuries from now, when our amphibian descendants look back at this contentious era, they may have trouble understanding what exactly we were arguing about. Review | Arthur Phillips shows that choosing a leader was no easier 400 years ago 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z Research suggests that the amphibian damage was partly a result of attacks by parasites that thrive in habitats altered by pollution. Art In Review: BRANDON BALLENGéE: ‘Collapse: The Cry of Silent Forms’ 2012-06-14T19:18:56Z There are about 90 species of mammals, 60 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 10 endangered or threatened species. Millions-year-old Grand Canyon became a national treasure 100 years ago 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z Mr. Conley, a gentle bearded outdoorsman who can speak at length about the preferences of the local amphibians, believes that the land could become something special. The Man Who Knew Too Little 2018-03-10T05:00:00Z These characters are men — or rather amphibians — for all seasons in this Casa Mañana production, which follows their adventures from the end of winter hibernation to the start of spring the following year. Events for Children in NYC This Week 2017-02-23T05:00:00Z On a rural spread in the south of France, the kids climb trees, jump for joy and examine insects and amphibians. Review | In the galleries: Animator finds playful inspiration on both sides of the border 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z Why did the amphibian love interest have to be tall? This Year’s Oscars Belong to Strong Women in Fierce Roles 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z I think it would have been much more compelling had the amphibian "love interest" been gender non-conforming. This Year’s Oscars Belong to Strong Women in Fierce Roles 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z SAT 5K fun run and walk to promote awareness and raise funds for endangered amphibians, all proceeds benefit Save the Frogs worldwide conservation efforts, 10 a.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2013-04-24T23:00:53Z Reptile and Exotic Show and Sale: Captive-bred reptiles, amphibians and arachnids, supplies, information, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Community Corner: free pet adoptions, harvest fest, Haunted Trails 2012-10-12T20:47:04Z He was basically a kind of an amphibian slacker. Donald Trump’s “chaos magic”: Author Gary Lachman on the far right’s links to occult phil... 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z Ogden Reid, the former congressman whose family once owned The New York Herald Tribune, used to arrive in a twin-engine amphibian Grumman Widgeon. Adirondack Retreats When Old Money Was New 2010-08-12T21:11:00Z But with Mendelssohn, Dudamel is more like an amphibian taking to air. Dudamel adds his dramatic touch to a night of Mendelssohn at Hollywood Bowl 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z A sign warned guests to not mount the giant amphibians, but Rick admitted that enforcing the rule was impossible, especially during the habanero-hot months. Dallas is the most affordable go-to travel destination for 2015 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z Already, one-quarter of the country’s bird species and two-thirds of amphibians are threatened or endangered because of rising sea temperatures and overfishing. Paradise Threatened: Fiji’s War Against Climate Change 2018-10-24T04:00:00Z Seattle Metro Reptile Expo: Thousands of captive-bred snakes, lizards and other reptiles and amphibians for sale, supplies, information, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Summer season at the zoo kicks off with dinosaurs 2011-04-29T20:39:04Z No transitional fossils have been or ever will be discovered because God created each type of fish, amphibian, and reptile as separate, unique animals. ‘Girls’ still racist 2012-06-22T16:56:00Z SAT-SUN Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society display and sale of thousands of reptiles, amphibians, insects, educational displays, vendors, speakers, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Community calendar 2012-05-30T20:57:04Z After the amphibian escapade, Allen says she didn't plan to eat salad any time soon. Wisconsin family says live frog found in packaged salad greens, caught on video 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z On Saturday only, Volunteers for Wildlife will host “To Sleep or Not to Sleep,” a nature presentation for those 8 and older that will discuss how local amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds survive the winter. 8 Things to Do With Your Kids in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z Here are some tadpoles, and there they go again, wriggling their amphibian tails across a video screen inset in the wall among the still images. The Deutsche Börse photography prize 2012-07-10T16:51:34Z The Wildlife Center of Virginia says a state herpetologist, a scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians, brought the snake to the hospital last Thursday for an examination. Two-headed snake found in Virginia may be moved to a zoo 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z Here you’ll find the Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, thousands of acres with trails and home to hundreds of species of mammals, amphibians, reptiles and birds, including the endangered resplendent quetzal. Spring Break: Last-Minute Options for the Crowd-Averse 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z These amphibians swirl their fishlike tails through seas of repeated decorative motifs that suggest both African textiles and Celtic metalwork. Review | In the galleries: Cutting, pasting and creating dazzling order out of chaos 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z The soulfulness and vulnerability of Caliban radiate all the more clearly — especially in a marvelous image at the end of the show — because his amphibian traits set him apart from his acquaintances. Review | Synetic’s ‘Tempest’ is splashy but brooding 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z Growing up, I had a revolving menagerie in my basement and bedroom that included reptiles, amphibians, little mammals, and birds. Peter de Sève’s “Dog Days of Summer” 2019-07-01T04:00:00Z Could Mr. Jones be convincing as an amphibian lover, the creature who gets the girl, all while sporting a bulky body suit and gills? ‘The Shape of Water’: Meet Guillermo del Toro’s Favorite Creature 2017-11-23T05:00:00Z She had just finished her Freshman year studying amphibians and salamanders in particular and will study the effects of climate change upon their rapid demise. 12 Tips for Living a Longer Life 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z SAT "Frognosticator" and amphibian weather prophet Snohomish Slew predicts the arrival of spring at community event with games, entertainment, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Community calendar 2012-01-25T23:08:10Z SAT Frog-themed crafts, keeper talks on frogs and amphibians, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Community calendar 2012-02-29T23:02:08Z Photograph: Arnold Lobel/HarperCollins It's a movie about anthropomorphic amphibians from the company famous for bringing to our screens, but there's not so much as a flash of Kermit the frog to be seen. Jim Henson Company to bring Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad to the big screen 2012-06-11T15:06:49Z In a lucid and understated style, Kolbert documents the collapse of amphibian populations and of coral reefs. A journalist investigates the planet’s ‘Sixth Extinction’ 2014-02-14T01:35:58Z Kermit the Frog met up with his pal “Ed the Sheeran” to sing “Rainbow Connection,” an appropriate song to unite amphibian and human. Watch Kermit the Frog and Ed Sheeran Sing "Rainbow Connection" 2015-05-22T04:00:00Z Then come the insects, the Franklin’s bumblebee and the Bozdagh grasshopper in turn, then the spiders, the fish, the reptiles, the amphibians, the frogs, 17 kinds in all. John Luther Adams, Praying for the Earth in Music 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z "I suppose with the right company, it can be beautiful, this eternal existence," the Baron sighs in epiphany after flushing one of the dead amphibians down a toilet. It's a scientific fact: "What We Do in the Shadows" Laszlo is a friend we need, in deed 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z For me and many others, a large part of that joy aligns with Tallamy’s goal — in welcoming and harboring animal life, especially birds, amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates. Perspective | A native plant guru’s radical vision for the American yard 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Other months will focus on birds, fish, insects, mollusks, amphibians and reptiles, plants and mammals. Oldest US natural history museum offers rare peek 2012-03-25T00:31:04Z The lizardlike amphibians, according to myth, are born of fire and impervious to flames. Beer: Hellbender, D.C.’s newest microbrewery, plans its lineup The voracious predators eat fish and amphibian eggs, out-compete other species for habitat and burrow into river banks, causing their erosion and collapse. A nice bit of squirrel: should we chow down a diet of invasive species? 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z Fortunately, the employees at the store were able to properly look after the amphibian, Hagen shared. Frog travels 5,700 miles in box of bananas delivered to grocery store 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z Parents in Australia were left hopping mad after they picked up a cake for their son’s frog-themed birthday party and saw one decorator’s unusual interpretation of the amphibian. 'Pathetic' frog birthday cake from supermarket leaves parents 'mortified': 'It was a disgrace' 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z Sunday offers “Fantastic Frogs and Terrific Toads,” a chance to examine these amphibians close-up. Spare Times for Children Listings for May 13-19 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z SAT-SUN Reptiles, amphibians and arachnids, information, supplies, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Community calendar 2011-10-12T22:42:04Z Saturday, The Armory/Seattle Center House; free; and Emerald City Reptile Expo display and sale of reptiles, amphibians, information, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Community Corner: Science Expo, Concerts at the Locks 2012-06-01T20:02:06Z In this Cold War fantasy romance between a cleaning woman and the mysterious amphibian man at the laboratory where she works, he plays Dr. Robert Hoffstetler, a scientist who is also a Russian spy. It’s Time to Take a Serious Look at Michael Stuhlbarg 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z Cold-blooded animals, such as reptiles, amphibians, insects, arachnids and fish, were not. Ever wondered about warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals? 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z More than 100 vendors of captive-bred snakes, lizards and other reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, supplies; handling area for all ages, by Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2013-05-08T20:16:15Z She lived for a couple of years with Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera, whom she described as "a bit amphibian in his ways". Chavela Vargas 2012-08-12T14:13:26Z Or to flip that, if you made for yourself a wonderful garden, it would inherently become a great place for birds, small mammals, insects, reptiles and amphibians. Perspective | An added virtue of habitat gardens: They’re pleasing to humans, too 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z A densely populated and extensively farmed land is transformed into the aural equivalent of a remote rain forest by singing amphibians. Chasing Rembrandt’s Tulips on Two Wheels 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z Keene had seen fish, frogs and other small amphibians on his previous trips underground, but the last thing he expected to see was a dog. A dog was missing. Cavers found her two months later 500 feet underground. 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Models walked the meandering runway, showcasing the collection that featured everything from neon colored amphibian, aqua-gear looks with colorful fish backpacks to letterman style school sweaters and snow bunny looks with furry boots. Louis Vuitton show pays tribute to designer Virgil Abloh 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z The charming amphibian and his porcine paramour are reunited on the big screen for the eighth time in “Muppets Most Wanted,” which opens Friday, March 21. Q&A: ‘Most Wanted’s’ Kermit, Miss Piggy and Ricky Gervais 2014-03-19T18:01:47Z The book is keen on separating its characters by nationalities, so that “frog” is as apt to mean someone French as an amphibian. Books of The Times: In ‘Frog Music,’ Emma Donoghue Delves Into Unsolved Crime 2014-04-07T20:53:50Z The king, that terror to human amphibians, smirks. Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle – review 2013-04-06T10:00:01Z Midway through the journey, sure enough, the bug delivers a venomous poke to the amphibian, ensuring both will drown. The steep consequences of ABC's bet on Roseanne Barr 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z Like other amphibians, tiger salamanders are important to the ecosystem because they are predators to smaller organisms and prey for larger creatures. Eastern tiger salamanders, once nearly gone from Maryland, make a comeback 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z Most zoo animals are tucked in for the night, but the Day Exhibit of reptiles and amphibians and the Adaptations Building with meerkats and nocturnal animals are open during the event. The season of lights 2013-12-05T02:33:36Z Just for once, let's give the reptiles and insects and amphibians a day off. Who's afraid of the big, bad monsters in Prometheus? 2012-06-14T15:54:20Z "At one point, he requested an amphibian," remembers Morris, with a chuckle. Artangel: Frontline warriors 2011-03-21T21:30:00Z According to Cirque, the show "traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly." Cirque du Soleil's 'Totem' planned for New York 2012-11-19T20:15:40Z And Allison Alberts of the San Diego Zoo has studied the iguanas, and other reptiles and amphibians. An unlikely wildlife haven on controversial Guantanamo Bay 2017-07-10T04:00:00Z Unlike Melissa Gilbert, who appears to be going for an amphibian look, bless her heart, Alison Arngrim has not changed very much over the years. Scene Stealers: From ‘I Hate Her’ to Icon 2013-06-14T21:32:52Z Alongside searching for the echidna, the expedition carried out the first comprehensive assessment of invertebrate, reptile, amphibian, and mammal life in the Cyclops Mountains. Found at last: Bizarre, egg-laying mammal finally rediscovered after 60 years 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The stability in personality traits is especially interesting in amphibians, as they undergo major morphological and ecological changes during metamorphosis from tadpole to frog. Poison dart frogs: Personality determines reproductive strategies 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The team also found dozens of undescribed species of insects, as well as newfound arachnids, amphibians and even a shrimp that dwells in trees. An Expedition Finds a ‘Lost’ Mammal and a Shrimp That Lives in Trees 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Some of the non-compliances include insufficient fencing to protect amphibians and unapproved vegetation clearing, the regulator said in a notice on its website. Canada's Trans Mountain ordered to stop work over environmental non-compliance 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z They gave the audio files to experts, who were able to identify 183 bird, 41 amphibian and 3 mammalian species. How AI Can Help Save Endangered Species 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z The first widescale assessment of methylmercury in adult amphibians in the U.S. to date shows that, in amphibians, this toxic compound is common, widespread and, at least for some, can reach very high levels. Amphibians have one more thing to worry about--mercury 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The development places the university in a unique position, according to Schneider, the research museum collections manager for the museum’s division of reptiles and amphibians. University of Michigan slithers toward history with massive acquisition of jarred snake specimens 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z A preliminary set of 70 AI bird models was able to describe the entire species communities of birds, amphibians and some calling mammals. AI models identify biodiversity from animal sounds in tropical rainforests 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z When born, baby caecilians — legless amphibians that look like a mash-up of a snake and a worm — use their tiny hook-shaped teeth to scrape off their mother’s skin and feast. These Amphibians Have a Taste for Their Mom’s Skin 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The world’s frogs, salamanders, newts and other amphibians remain in serious trouble, according to a report on species threatened with extinction. A pit bull named Cinderella waited more than three years in a shelter. Her story has a happy ending 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The amount of methylmercury in amphibians varied by site and by life history characteristics -- such as diet, size and sex. Amphibians have one more thing to worry about--mercury 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The extensive new additions also will allow scientists to conduct new snake and amphibian research, perhaps looking at trait evolution in mothers and their offspring. University of Michigan slithers toward history with massive acquisition of jarred snake specimens 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z The hope is that the rodents will help improve the wetland’s ecosystem and establish habitats for other creatures, including fish, birds and amphibians. Beavers reintroduced to west London for first time in 400 years to improve biodiversity 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z According to a study published in May, skin-feeding allows mothers to pass on their unique microbiomes and possibly inoculate their offspring’s immune systems — the first known instance of microbiome transmission among amphibians. These Amphibians Have a Taste for Their Mom’s Skin 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Officials say it will help protect the Wyoming toad, an endangered amphibian, while also helping conserve other species including the white-tailed prairie dog and migratory birds. New national wildlife refuges in Tennessee, Wyoming created to protect toads, bats, salamanders 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Although the variation in concentrations between amphibians was large, with the highest measurement 33 times more than the lowest, it was much less than the variation reported for other animals like dragonflies, fishes and birds. Amphibians have one more thing to worry about--mercury 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Numerous studies have been conducted in recent years about declining amphibian and reptile populations, Schneider said, noting they “are very good biological indicators of the health of the environment and ecosystems,” especially the amphibians. University of Michigan slithers toward history with massive acquisition of jarred snake specimens 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z After a winter-long hibernation, these amphibians congregate in shallow ponds to mate and lay eggs. Tired of aggressively amorous males? These female frogs play dead 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z As natural omnivores, pigs also eat amphibians and other small creatures, potentially impacting their populations over time. Wild pig populations in U.S. can be managed 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The snails eat amphibian eggs and graze native plants in a way that harms local aquatic species. Invasive snail species that poses health risks to humans confirmed in North Carolina 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The authors suggested the lower variation among amphibians was possibly because they collected samples mainly from wetlands whereas the studies on the other animal types collected samples from a larger diversity of habitats. Amphibians have one more thing to worry about--mercury 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The museum this fall acquired tens of thousands of reptile and amphibian specimens from Oregon State University, many of which are snakes. University of Michigan slithers toward history with massive acquisition of jarred snake specimens 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z They are either “sitters” or “scramblers,” says David Green, an expert in amphibian ecology at McGill University who wasn’t involved with the new study. Tired of aggressively amorous males? These female frogs play dead 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The world’s frogs, salamanders, newts and other amphibians remain in serious trouble. Amphibians are the world’s most vulnerable species and threats are increasing 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z But numbers of the craggy, beady-eyed amphibians have plummeted in recent decades, with only about 126 streams now harboring healthy populations—and scientists didn't know why. Cannibalistic Dads May Be Contributing to Hellbender Salamander Declines 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z "The results from this study can be used to inform future research on the health effects of methylmercury exposure on amphibians, which for some was very high." Amphibians have one more thing to worry about--mercury 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z In its report, the council says the applicant had opted to use the council's District Level Licence to provide compensation for any potential damage to the local amphibians. Boris Johnson given green light to build swimming pool 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Eleven years ago, while working in the Fayum Depression of the Western Desert in Egypt, the team excavated the fossil of what they initially thought was a small amphibian. An Ancient Whale Named for King Tut, but Moby-Dinky in Size 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z A new global assessment has found that 41% of amphibian species that scientists have studied are threatened with extinction, meaning they are either vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered. Amphibians are the world’s most vulnerable species and threats are increasing 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The researchers in Denmark identified 49 different kinds of animals, including mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish – even guppies in a pond. Scientists Identify Animals by DNA in the Air – News For Kids 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Scientists are only just starting to understand how exposure to contaminants contributes to amphibian population dynamics or how contaminants might interact with other threats, like disease. Amphibians have one more thing to worry about--mercury 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Though the news about reptiles is bad, amphibians and mammals are even more threatened. Over 20% of Reptile Species at Risk of Going Extinct 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z These include mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians. WWF Report: Wildlife Numbers Have Dropped Sharply 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The study, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, found that the loss of habitat from the expansion of farming and ranching is the single biggest threat to amphibians worldwide. Amphibians are the world’s most vulnerable species and threats are increasing 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Yet overall the researchers found that "most recorded extinctions have occurred in birds, followed by amphibians, mammals, and then reptiles." Experts warn of a "biological holocaust" as human-caused extinction "mutilates" the tree of life 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Part of understanding how exposure contributes to decline is determining how exposure varies, and this study provides the most complete picture to date of variation in methylmercury in amphibians. Amphibians have one more thing to worry about--mercury 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Scientists say that 40% of amphibian species are in danger of extinction. Over 20% of Reptile Species at Risk of Going Extinct 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z While commonly known as the Crystal Palace dinosaurs, only four of the sculptures are technically dinosaurs with the others being ancient mammals, amphibians, and marine and flying reptiles. Crystal Palace Park dinosaurs turned into interactive 3D models 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z The study identified the greatest concentrations of threatened amphibian species in several biodiversity hotspots, including the Caribbean islands, the tropical Andes, Madagascar and Sri Lanka. Amphibians are the world’s most vulnerable species and threats are increasing 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The following year, a British sustainable construction company paid $25,000 at an auction for the naming rights to a blind, burrowing amphibian and endowed it with the scientific designation Dermophis donaldtrumpi. Column: The Hitler beetle, the Trump moth and the raging debate over changing offensive species names 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The breeding in captivity starts with eggs hatched in a special amphibian breeding room at the L.A. Trekking into SoCal mountains to return very rare yellow-legged frogs to their home 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Surveys have since revealed the sites have become home to a wide range of plants and insects, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Coal tip repairs threaten rare wildlife, ecologists warn 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z A range of species are capable of rapidly changing the color of their skin, including some reptiles, amphibians, fish and cephalopods. How a Color-Changing Hogfish Knows whether Its Skin Is White, Brown or Polka-Dotted 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Other locations with large numbers of threatened amphibians include Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, southern China and the southeastern United States. Amphibians are the world’s most vulnerable species and threats are increasing 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z In 2020, the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists changed the name of its journal on fish and amphibians, known until then as Copeia. Column: The Hitler beetle, the Trump moth and the raging debate over changing offensive species names 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The release of the southern mountain yellow-legged frogs on Aug. 29 and 30 capped a trademark breeding process at the zoo, where the eggs of the rare amphibian are pampered and hatched. Trekking into SoCal mountains to return very rare yellow-legged frogs to their home 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Scientists have identified a new species of amphibian that occupied Australia some 247 million years ago. Ancient lizard-like species discovered in Australia 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z In order to protect the species, local councils have to check developers have taken appropriate measures to mitigate negative effects on the orange-bellied amphibians. Boris Johnson's swimming pool plans threatened by newts 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z But a growing percentage of amphibian species are now also pushed to the brink by novel diseases and climate change, the study found. Amphibians are the world’s most vulnerable species and threats are increasing 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z In addition, about 55% of exploited species are kept as pets, and another 8% or so— primarily birds, reptiles and amphibians — are used to make products. About 1 in 3 vertebrate species is used, eaten or traded by humans, study finds 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Tetrapods are vertebrates with four limbs and distinct digits — a group that includes amphibians, reptiles and mammals. Dolphins and Whales Will Never Evolve Back into Land Animals 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Experts say the discovery may "rewrite the evolution of amphibians in Australia". Ancient lizard-like species discovered in Australia 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Small mammals, lizards, amphibians, turtles and tortoises, fresh and saltwater marine life, and alligators were among the 250 animals at the center. Fire kills nearly every animal at Florida wildlife center 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Most amphibians absorb oxygen to breathe through their skin, and so they do not have scales, feathers or fur to protect them. Amphibians are the world’s most vulnerable species and threats are increasing 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Earlier this year she successfully assisted hundreds of amphibians to safely cross the roads around Langley in Hexham - however, their offspring are now trying to find their ways back. 'Toad Girl' returns to help toadlets across road 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Yet wildlife thrives in the harsh conditions, including hundreds of different birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Sex life of rare 'leopard-print' frog revealed 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z From that data, Mr Hart and his colleagues estimate the amphibian was approximately 1.5m in length and that it had a salamander-shaped body. Ancient lizard-like species discovered in Australia 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z The researchers analysed data on almost 50,000 different wild mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish that humans harvest for food, medicines or clothing, or collect from the wild for the pet trade. Humans hundreds of times 'deadlier' than sharks 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z The idea was initially proposed in the 1960s, but most of the studies that explored it were in amphibians, which have a much simpler nasal structure. Cat Noses Contain Twisted Labyrinths That Help Them Separate Smells 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Frogs and other amphibians are also at high risk. Himalayan Glacier Loss Speeding Up, New Report Finds 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z And yet, the eDNA revealed the presence of 180 plants, fungi, insects, mammals, and amphibians, including 34 species of birds across the two sites, the team reports today in Current Biology. Air pollution sensors can double as biodiversity monitors 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Scientists say the carnivorous amphibian once lived in the freshwater lakes and streams of Sydney. Ancient lizard-like species discovered in Australia 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Species on the Edge's priority species include amphibians, birds, bats, plants, butterflies, bumblebees and a number of other invertebrates. Conservationists tackle decline of Scottish coastal species 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z Alabama has a long list of official state emblems and symbols, including a state vegetable, nut, amphibian and spirit. Ivey signs legislation naming Yellowhammer Cookie as official state cookie 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z Such regenerative potential is available to amphibians such as axolotls and salamanders, which can regrow limbs and tails that have been amputated. Synthetic Morphology Lets Scientists Create New Life-Forms 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Tongue evolution helped reptiles and amphibians capture animal prey, but in birds, some of the most outlandish tongue adaptations reflect a taste for plants. How the tongue shaped life on Earth 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Over the last four centuries, humans have driven at least 680 mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian and fish species into extinction; but as with climate change, the rate of impact has escalated. One Planet, Two Crises: Tackling Climate Change and Biodiversity in the Fight for Our Future 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z The faunal diversity is also rich, with 10 species of mammals, 65 species of birds, nine species of reptiles, five species of amphibians and 54 species of butterflies that make the university their home. Folk Art Can Be a Powerful Tool for Explaining Biodiversity 2023-05-20T04:00:00Z The number of amphibian species in different areas is specified on a world map. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The vertebrates contain more than 60,000 described species, divided into major groupings of the lampreys, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Like most amphibians, it has gills and lives in the water as a larva before moving onto land as an air-breathing adult. Mexico's ‘salamander of the gods’ edges toward extinction 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z This led them to suggest that the amphibians might play a role in carrying pollen from bloom to bloom, aiding the tree’s reproduction. This Frog May Be the First Amphibian Known to Pollinate Flowers 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z Officials broke ground Thursday for the exhibit that will also feature a habitat gallery housing keas, forest reptiles and amphibians. Immersive exhibit with tree kangaroos, red pandas coming to Seattle 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Other parts of the world have between 1 and 20 amphibian species, with the fewest species occurring at northern and southern latitudes. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z As tetrapods, most amphibians are characterized by four well-developed limbs, although some species of salamanders and all caecilians possess only vestigial limbs. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z The amphibian suffered another blow in the 1970s and ’80s, when authorities introduced carp and tilapia into Xochimilco as food for the area’s burgeoning population. Mexico's ‘salamander of the gods’ edges toward extinction 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z In a study published last month in Biological Conservation, she tested that possibility using locations gathered by survey scientists for three amphibian species in Argentina. Conservation app’s censoring of observation data could hurt threatened species, scientists argue 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z It’s the first time a frog—or any amphibian—has been observed pollinating a plant, researchers reported last month in Food Webs. This Brazilian frog might be the first pollinating amphibian known to science 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z Generally, more amphibian species are found in warmer, wetter climates. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z An important characteristic of extant amphibians is a moist, permeable skin, achieved by mucus glands. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z So will amphibian and native fish populations clinging to existence in streams that had been reduced to small ponds but will soon be flowing again and buzzing with insects. Epic snowpack upends rhythms of life for many species in Sierra Nevada range 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z In other words, the frogs may disperse the plant’s seeds and pollinate its flowers — which would be the first time this has been seen in an amphibian. Frogs May Have Something in Common With Bees 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Now, scientists must consider whether amphibians are also capable of getting the job done. This Brazilian frog might be the first pollinating amphibian known to science 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z There are more critically endangered amphibians than vulnerable, endangered and critically endangered reptiles combined. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z All living adult amphibian species are carnivorous, and some terrestrial amphibians have a sticky tongue that is used to capture prey. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z For decades, people have been extracting the milky white goo from these amphibians which live throughout the American Southwest and vaporizing it to get one of the most intense psychedelic experiences known to humans. Church claims to have made a super-drug that combines shrooms and toad venom 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Confirming the discovery could add an amphibian to the surprisingly diverse list of recently discovered pollinators — there are pollinating rats, cockroaches and even lizards. Frogs May Have Something in Common With Bees 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z And now, perhaps: baby-eating cannibal, according to new research into the parental habits of these giant amphibians. Salamander Dads Are Turning Into Cannibals, Threatening Species Survival 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Frog eggs are fertilized externally, and like other amphibians, frogs generally lay their eggs in moist environments. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The amniotes are distinguished from amphibians by the presence of a terrestrially adapted egg protected by amniotic membranes. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Where once a wetland of reeds, birds, fish and amphibians thrived, there are now dairy farms, human waste sites and farm fields operating on the bottom of the desiccated lake. Acres of L.A. County sewage sludge threaten to contaminate Tulare Lake floodwaters 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Insect and amphibian noises dominate the image, but tiny, thin rising and falling lines in lighter blue at the bottom of the picture show a barred owl hooting. What does a hoot look like? What about a croak? Or a howl? The decision came after the agency temporarily listed the speckled, quarter-sized amphibian on an emergency basis in April 2022, which marked only the second time in 20 years it had taken such emergency action. Geothermal developer wants to delist endangered Nevada toad 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z The life cycle of frogs, as other amphibians, consists of two distinct stages: the larval stage followed by metamorphosis to an adult stage. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z This occurs in some bony fish, some reptiles, a few cartilaginous fish, some amphibians, a few mammals, and all birds. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z The new trio will remain behind the scenes in the reptile and amphibian dwelling, until they are big enough to join their parents, the zoo said. A 90-Year-Old Tortoise Named Mr. Pickles Is a New Dad of Three 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Mountains areas are home to more than 85% of the world's birds, mammals, and amphibians, with forested mountain areas being particularly important habitats for nature and wildlife, say the researchers. Nature in danger as mountain forest loss quickens 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z While most pathogens sicken or kill a limited number of species, this fungus “is a generalist across all amphibians, and it does extremely well,” Vredenburg said. A killer fungus has spread in Africa, driving more amphibians to extinction 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z These embryonic membranes and the lack of a larval stage distinguish amniotes from tetrapod amphibians. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The term amphibian means “dual life,” which is a reference to the metamorphosis that many frogs undergo from a tadpole to an adult and the mixture of aquatic and terrestrial environments in their life cycle. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z They also eat fruit, acorns, bugs, reptiles, amphibians, worms, nesting birds and dead animals, as well as live lambs and calves. Opinion | Wild hogs are awful, but do we have to try to shoot them all? 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z In the weeks since the East Palestine derailment, Ohio officials have documented that over 43,000 fish and amphibians have died within a five-mile radius of the derailment. The runaway train lobby: Rail giants spent millions to fight stricter rules before Ohio disaster 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z The fungus is considered a significant reason that 41 percent of amphibians around the world are in danger of extinction. A killer fungus has spread in Africa, driving more amphibians to extinction 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z One of the oldest known amniotes is Casineria, which had both amphibian and reptilian characteristics. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z This was a significant evolutionary change that distinguished them from amphibians, which were restricted to moist environments due to their shell-less eggs. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Across the country, the study found 10,914 animal species at risk of extinction, with freshwater species like amphibians, snails, mussels, crayfish and many aquatic insects facing the highest risk of extinction. Hundreds of WA plants, animals at risk of extinction 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z I figured it was insect eggs or amphibian eggs. Perspective | In a lather: What were those sudsy bubbles I saw on trees last week? 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z They also included amphibians recorded in previous journal studies. A killer fungus has spread in Africa, driving more amphibians to extinction 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Vertebrates include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z This occlusive skin means that reptiles cannot use their skin for respiration, like amphibians, and thus all must breathe with lungs. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z I will be wielding my gun against a brutal foe — one that destroys our forests, kills our wildflowers, sickens humans and threatens the very survival of birds, mammals, insects and amphibians. Opinion | I bought a gun — and I intend to use it 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z A new species of fossilized caecilian, a worm-like amphibian, has been found in Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park. Fossilized amphibian dating back 220 million years found in Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z The huge declines in amphibian populations could wind up changing a fundamental human experience, Voyles said. A killer fungus has spread in Africa, driving more amphibians to extinction 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z The fossil record provides evidence of amphibian species, now extinct, that arose over 400 million years ago as the first tetrapods. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Also the branch point that gives rise to organisms with legs is indicated at the common ancestor of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and jawed fishes. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z With the loss of these and other plants, we lose bees, butterflies, beetles and other insects that feed on them — in turn depriving birds, amphibians and other forest animals of their food. Opinion | I bought a gun — and I intend to use it 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z “He was an important mentor who helped inspire my interest in fossils and amphibians,” Mr. Kligman said. Fossilized amphibian dating back 220 million years found in Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Some amphibians may be used in medicine, while others may have benefits people have not anticipated. A killer fungus has spread in Africa, driving more amphibians to extinction 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z The life cycle of frogs, like the majority of amphibians, consists of two distinct stages: the larval stage that will metamorphosis to an adult stage. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z These disappear in the adults of terrestrial groups, but are maintained in adult forms of aquatic groups such as fish and some amphibians. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z By the time the deer starve themselves into lower numbers, they will have already caused the disappearance of the various trees, plants, insects, birds, mammals and amphibians they are now threatening. Opinion | I bought a gun — and I intend to use it 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z It can also harm birds, amphibians and other animals that feed on aquatic life. Study of U.S. oil refineries ranks Chevron El Segundo as worst emitter of two water pollutants 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z The devastation to amphibian species is wreaking havoc on ecosystems around the world. A killer fungus has spread in Africa, driving more amphibians to extinction 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z All extant adult amphibians are carnivorous, and some terrestrial amphibians have a sticky tongue that is used to capture prey. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The life cycle of amphibians consists of two distinct stages: the larval stage and metamorphosis to an adult stage. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z “We know that improving our roads to allow safe passage for amphibians will cost millions,” Ms. Gale said, “but we intend to raise whatever amount is needed to save the newts and other imperiled creatures.” A ‘Big Night’ for Newts, and for a California Newt Brigade 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z However, in the decades since it was introduced, the amphibian has not only failed to control the insects but also has become one of the worst invasive species in the world. All hail, ‘Toadzilla’: Giant toad in Australia could be world’s largest 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z The continent is home to more than 1,200 of the world’s 8,592 recognized species of amphibians, making it a key benchmark for measuring the impact of chytridiomycosis. A killer fungus has spread in Africa, driving more amphibians to extinction 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z However, it also had four limbs, with the skeletal structure of limbs found in present-day tetrapods, including amphibians. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Other animals, such as some insects and amphibians, undergo complete metamorphosis in which individuals enter one or more larval stages. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z When park ranger Kylee Gray first spotted the massive amphibian while out on patrol in Queensland, she couldn't believe her eyes. Australia's 'Toadzilla': Record-breaking cane toad found in Queensland 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z The warty amphibian can secrete a milky poison from the parotid glands behind its shoulders that can be fatal to wildlife. All hail, ‘Toadzilla’: Giant toad in Australia could be world’s largest 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z The fungus kills by causing an amphibian’s skin to grow up to 40 times its normal thickness, making it hard for the animals to breathe and causing them to become dehydrated. A killer fungus has spread in Africa, driving more amphibians to extinction 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Very few vertebrates undergo metamorphosis, but all the amphibians do to some extent. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z A number of animal species—especially those without backbones, but even some fish, amphibians, and reptiles—are capable of asexual reproduction. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z “It is going to be another complete disaster,” said Morley Read, a zoologist who conducted the study on reptiles and amphibians. Ecuador Tried to Curb Drilling and Protect the Amazon. The Opposite Happened. 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z Cane toads are also particularly dangerous to dogs that bite the amphibian and ingest the toxin. All hail, ‘Toadzilla’: Giant toad in Australia could be world’s largest 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z “Credit where credit is due. Hypnotoad is the 12th man on the team, or 12th amphibian. A leader on and off the field, and also in several other dimensions.” All glory for TCU's playoff run goes to the Hypnotoad 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z Frogs, toads, and newts all hatch from the eggs as larvae with external gills but it will take some time for the amphibians to interact outside with pulmonary respiration. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Figure 21.4 This map illustrates the number of amphibian species across the globe and shows the trend toward higher biodiversity at lower latitudes. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z For moisture-loving amphibians, vulnerable to both pollution and drought, things are looking particularly bleak with the extinction rate escalating over the last few decades. Extinction crisis puts 1 million species on the brink 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z The tiny crustaceans are an important food for amphibians and fish. Scientists: Atmospheric carbon might turn lakes more acidic 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z Long before the dinosaurs or even the advent of the earliest true amphibians and reptiles, a unique creature called Whatcheeria was a genuine apex predator. Unexplained leak from docked Soyuz spacecraft cancels Russian ISS spacewalk 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Amphibians and mammals are the classes with the greatest percentage of threatened species, with 29 percent of all amphibians and 21 percent of all mammals classified as threatened. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Tetrapod means “four-footed,” and this group includes amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z In an unusual turn for an unassuming species, a desert amphibian is at the center of both a potential ecological crisis and an evolving question of drug policy. For a certain class of purist toad lickers, synthetic toad venom just won't cut it 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z The spectacled, quarter-sized amphibian “is currently at risk of extinction throughout its range primarily due to the approval and commencement of geothermal development,” the service said. Endangered listing for Nevada toad in geothermal power fight 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Biologist Samuel Sucre operates one of those businesses, Natural Tanks, which has government permits allowing him to collect amphibians and reptiles from the wild and breed them for sale. Panama confronts illegal trafficking of animals 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Tetrapods can be further divided into two groups: amphibians and amniotes. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Increasing temperatures around the globe have increased the spread and severity of diseases that affect amphibians and can cause their habitats to become too dry. Sharks and songbirds get new trade protections 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z And no one is actually licking these amphibians to get high — that wouldn't really work. For a certain class of purist toad lickers, synthetic toad venom just won't cut it 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Hence Emily Vincent's surprise when members of the community started sending her pictures and videos of ibis "playing" with the amphibians. Australia: How 'bin chickens' learnt to wash poisonous cane toads 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z One take-home lesson, according to other researchers: Protecting habitats for all missing amphibians may help them make a comeback. News at a glance: A new antibiotic, COVID-19 in Antarctica, and a Venus mission deferred 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z The amniotes —reptiles, birds, and mammals—are distinguished from amphibians by their terrestrially adapted egg, which is protected by amniotic membranes. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List lists 41% of amphibian species as being threatened with extinction, making them one of the most threatened vertebrate classes on Earth. Sharks and songbirds get new trade protections 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Along with the mata mata turtle and reptile known as the tuatara, among the other animals studied were caecilians, a slithery type of amphibian with an outward appearance akin to snakes. Talking turtles? A new study reveals that, in their own special way, turtles chat with each other 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z Examples include: coral decline in American Samoa, amphibian losses in Mexico and shifts in birds' ranges in California's Sierra Nevada. How fact-checking Thoreau’s observations at Walden Pond can inform modern research 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z No bigger than a strawberry and often more colorful, harlequin frogs suffered greatly as a rapidly spreading fungus killed amphibians around the world over the past several decades. Colorful frogs downed by disease are making a surprising comeback 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z This was a significant development that distinguished them from amphibians, which were restricted to moist environments due their shell-less eggs. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Or consider the 2022 Living Planet Report, which found that since 1970 wildlife "populations of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians" have declined by a staggering 69 percent. Soup on the van Gogh: The painting's fine, and the kids are all right 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z Across the region streams and springs are drying up, too, leading to declines in populations of aquatic amphibians, fish and insects that make up the base of the food chain. Colorado River Basin wildlife threatened 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Remember that this number is only about vertebrates: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Researchers Reported a Staggering Decline in Wildlife. Here’s How to Understand It. 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The amphibians often live at higher, cooler elevations, where the fungus seems to thrive. Colorful frogs downed by disease are making a surprising comeback 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z The study of these traditional reptile orders, historically combined with that of modern amphibians, is called herpetology. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z After conservationists dug hundreds of new ponds in the state of Aargau, amphibian numbers significantly increased. Conservation: Explosion in frog numbers after mass pond digging 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z He added the family "did exactly the right thing by not touching the amphibian, given the uncertainty about what sort of frog we were dealing with". Family discovers tree frog in bag of Sainsbury's bananas 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Some scientists think the report actually underestimates the global biodiversity crisis, in part because devastating declines in amphibians may be underrepresented in the data. Researchers Reported a Staggering Decline in Wildlife. Here’s How to Understand It. 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Like that famed amphibian, Lyle only reveals his talents to a select few folks. ‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile’ review: A musical showstopper this is not 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z This occlusive skin means that reptiles cannot use their skin for respiration, like amphibians, and thus all breathe with lungs. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Globally amphibian populations are in significant decline due to factors including habitat loss, urbanisation, road infrastructure, disease and invasive species. Conservation: Explosion in frog numbers after mass pond digging 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z California Fish and Game Commission, the groups complained that the endangered species act explicitly allows the government to designate native species of “bird, mammal, fish, amphibian, reptile or plant,” but excludes invertebrates such as bees. Bumblebees can be classified as 'fish' under California conservation law, court says 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z The pattern was most pronounced in freshwater fish, reptiles and amphibians. Researchers Reported a Staggering Decline in Wildlife. Here’s How to Understand It. 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Despite its name, this critically endangered amphibian is actually a froglike toad. New at the zoo With skin as permeable as a sponge, the frog is also highly susceptible to a fungus linked to amphibians vanishing around the world. Rare yellow-legged frogs are returned to drought-hammered San Gabriel Mountains 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Older ponds had become unsuitable for some amphibians due to lack of space, a high number of predators, and dense vegetation. Conservation: Explosion in frog numbers after mass pond digging 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z The commission argued, however, that a separate section of the state fish and game code defines fish to include “wild fish, mollusk, crustacean, invertebrate, or amphibian.” Bumblebees can be classified as 'fish' under California conservation law, court says 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z The diminutive orange amphibians somersault through the air, often landing on their backs. News Briefs from around the World: September 2022 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z These amphibians are not known for their grace. New at the zoo The good news: The amphibians released on Thursday effectively doubled the number of wild yellow-legged frogs. Rare yellow-legged frogs are returned to drought-hammered San Gabriel Mountains 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z The overwhelming regional increase in almost every pond-breeding amphibian species proves how successful habitat creation can be, the study shows. Conservation: Explosion in frog numbers after mass pond digging 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z They also go after amphibians, reptiles and wading birds, including some beloved and endangered species, such as the wood stork. Meet the women hunting giant pythons 'eating everything’ in the Everglades 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z When his dog died after eating a poisonous toad, he went on a killing spree against the amphibians. Testimony: School shooter’s home ruled by chaos 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z These lungless amphibians can absorb oxygen through their skin, but they can take in harmful toxins and other pollutants, too. New at the zoo In the mid-1960s, it would have been hard to imagine an amphibian less likely to face imminent extinction in the range, which is managed by the U.S. Rare yellow-legged frogs are returned to drought-hammered San Gabriel Mountains 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Additionally, Jabbour says, it can attract birds and amphibians, as well as butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects and pollinators. How to make a big splash with a small garden 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z He said Cruz was close to his family’s dogs and when one died after eating a poisonous toad, Cruz “went on a killing spree” against the amphibians. Neighbor: School shooter killed toads after 1 poisoned dog 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z “Having a Gateway Building that reflects our work with reptiles and amphibians is very important.” Maryland Zoo planning new exhibits, animals 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Polyploid animals are extremely rare, with only a few examples among the flatworms, crustaceans, amphibians, fish, and lizards. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Males announce their availability for amphibian romance with a low-pitched underwater bark. Rare yellow-legged frogs are returned to drought-hammered San Gabriel Mountains 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z A reduction in river levels reduces habitat for fish, amphibians and invertebrates, affecting whole ecosystems. UK drought: Why do the trees think it's autumn already? 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z Birds, reptiles and amphibians don’t appear susceptible to other types of orthopoxviruses, a group that includes monkeypox and its far deadlier cousin smallpox. Scientists’ big monkeypox fear: It will spread to wild animals and be here to stay 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z As a result, they are less likely to trample riparian plants, allowing fish and amphibian diversity to recover. A bigger home on the range for Montana bison 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z These disappear in the adults of terrestrial groups but are maintained in adult forms of aquatic groups such as fish and some amphibians. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z According to the findings, 85 percent of amphibians, 62 percent of insects, 61 percent of mammals, and 59 percent of reptiles that are data-deficient are probably at risk of disappearing. Extinction Risk May Be Much Worse Than Current Estimates 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z But some animals are in deeper trouble than others; 85 percent of data deficient amphibians, for instance, are at risk of extinction. How machine learning could help save threatened species from extinction 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z Plants along the banks of the Po River are wilting as they drink in water from increasingly salty aquifers and secondary waterways have dried up, shrinking amphibians and birds’ wetland homes. Italy’s salty Po Delta hurting agriculture, fisheries 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z The amphibian is said to eat nearly anything, including other bullfrogs. Invasive species bullfrog and snake cost world $16bn - study 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Fish, amphibian, and avian red blood cells maintain their nuclei and mitochondria throughout the cell’s life. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z She was concerned, but knew that amphibians’ immune systems slow down in the cold — and it was a cold year. Thousands of frogs are dying in Australia. Scientists aren’t sure why. 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z The effort will allow time to “ensure our assault amphibian community remains ready to support our nation,” he added. Marines halt amphibious vehicle use at sea after mishaps 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z Already, some evidence suggests homogenization is also happening in amphibians and possibly mammals. The most distinctive birds are the ones most at risk of extinction 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z The study also highlights how certain conditions make some young amphibians such as tiger salamanders and spadefoot toads turn into supercannibals. Why some animals turn cannibal 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Some animals, such as worms and amphibians, use their entire body surface for respiration. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z The fungus, which feeds on the keratin in frogs’ outer layer, threatens the survival of more than 500 types of amphibian, a 2019 study found. Thousands of frogs are dying in Australia. Scientists aren’t sure why. 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z It poses a threat to up to one third of the world’s amphibian population. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z When she was assigned to a film starring Liam Neeson, little did she know that he’d bring his collection of pet amphibians to costume fittings, letting them jump around his dressing room. Style Invitational Week 1497: The if-word 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z Other toxins under investigation come from mammals, snakes, lizards, various amphibians, fish, snails, octopuses, and scorpions. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z Young amphibians, like tadpoles, use gills to breathe, and they don’t leave the water. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z She recalls the moment she “personally fell in love” with amphibians — “these beautiful, amazing, precious creatures that I almost couldn’t believe were real when I first ventured out into Australia at night.” Thousands of frogs are dying in Australia. Scientists aren’t sure why. 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z The word amphibian means “double life,” since most amphibians live in water as larvae and on land as adults. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z By the late Carboniferous, trees had evolved from earlier plants, and reptiles had evolved from amphibians. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z This map illustrates the number of amphibian species across the globe and shows the trend toward higher biodiversity at lower latitudes. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z Adult amphibians are lacking or have a reduced diaphragm, so breathing via lungs is forced. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z The Paleozoic era was dominated by marine organisms, but by the middle of the era, plants and animals had evolved to live and reproduce on land, including amphibians and reptiles. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Mammals and some amphibians convert ammonia to urea, which is less toxic than ammonia, but highly soluble in water. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z When fully grown, these forest amphibians are smaller than a human thumbnail. News Briefs from around the World: July 2022 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z This is of particular concern because amphibians have been declining in numbers and going extinct more rapidly than many other groups for a variety of possible reasons. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z The other means of breathing for amphibians is diffusion across the skin. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Most amphibians live on land but lay soft eggs in water. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Mammals and land amphibians convert ammonia into urea, which is excreted in urine. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Before white settlers descended upon the lower Columbia River, the floodplains at Steigerwald Lake were rich habitat for salmon, waterfowl, amphibians and other animals. Wildlife, visitors and floodwaters return to WA refuge, open after 2-year closure 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z There are also concerns about the effect of the pet trade on some terrestrial species such as turtles, amphibians, birds, plants, and even the orangutans. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z Figure 31.4 illustrates the basic circulatory systems of some vertebrates: fish, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z This widened the terrestrial reach of reptiles compared to amphibians. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z A few aquatic chordates, including lancelets, some amphibians, and some sea snakes, rely on gas exchange by diffusion across body surfaces. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Although all existing groups of dinosaurs walked through the disaster virtually unscathed and went on to wildly proliferate through the Jurassic, many other forms of reptiles and amphibians perished. Did fuzzy coats help dinosaurs survive one of Earth’s worst extinctions? 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Range shifts have also been observed in plants, butterflies, other insects, freshwater fishes, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z As shown in Figure 31.4b, amphibians have a three-chambered heart that has two atria and one ventricle rather than the two-chambered heart of fish. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Paleozoic means ancient life, and organisms of this era included invertebrate animals, fish, amphibians, and reptiles. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Early amphibians were ancestors of reptiles, birds, and mammals. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z But ectotherms like fish, reptiles and amphibians dominate the longevity record books. Centenarian Tortoises May Set the Standard for Anti-Aging 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z A shopper discovered the amphibian when unpacking fruit he bought from a local supermarket in Sheen, south London. Tiny tree frog found in bananas 4,000 miles from home 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z For this reason, amphibians are often described as having double circulation. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z The experts from the museum group said very few other amphibian bones had been discovered on archaeological sites in the surrounding areas - even those located closer to rivers. Frog bones found in Cambridgeshire Iron Age ditch baffle experts 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z All terrestrial vertebrates—reptiles, birds, mammals, and the land stages of most amphibians—breathe with lungs. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z In one of the new studies, researchers compiled data sets on 77 species of wild reptiles and amphibians including Komodo dragons, garter snakes and tree frogs. Centenarian Tortoises May Set the Standard for Anti-Aging 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z These daredevil amphibians, dubbed parachute frogs, leap from treetops and soar through the rain-forest canopy to evade predators. How Parachute Frogs Took to the Sky 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z Most reptiles also have a three-chambered heart similar to the amphibian heart that directs blood to the pulmonary and systemic circuits, as shown in Figure 31.4c. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z It seems unlikely the amphibians were eaten by humans or other animals or birds, as there are no burns, cut or bite marks on the bones. Frog bones found in Cambridgeshire Iron Age ditch baffle experts 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z A typical amphibian lung is little more than a sac with ridges. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Researchers described two new-to-science species of glass frog—tiny, transparent amphibians living in the Andes foothills. Science News Briefs from around the World: June 2022 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z A coffee and tea company could ensure its supply chain does not include products grown in areas that amphibians depend on or that are being deforested for agriculture. How Countries ‘Import’ and ‘Export’ Extinction Risk around the World 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Fish have a two-chambered heart, amphibians and reptiles have a three-chambered heart, where latter has a partial separation of ventricles. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z The bones, found in a ditch near the site of an Iron Age roundhouse at Bar Hill, near Cambridge, are the remains of about 350 amphibians. Frog bones found in Cambridgeshire Iron Age ditch baffle experts 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z Many freshwater invertebrates lose ammonia by simple diffusion across their skin, and many freshwater fish and amphibians eliminate ammonia across gill membranes. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Or tuck pans of water beneath shrubs, which provides cover for amphibians and smaller birds needing some water. Living with wildlife: Turn your yard into a welcoming habitat for animals and insects | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Keep your eyes open for the 216 species of birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and mammals that call this area home. For a B.C. Rockies getaway this summer, consider 2 heart-pounding adventures and 2 soul-soothing ones 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Vertebrates, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals have both systems. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z These 13-centimeter-long amphibians spend much or all of their lives in coastal redwoods, some of the tallest trees in the world. Watch salamanders ‘skydive’ in a wind tunnel 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z A boyhood interest in becoming a naturalist was indulged by his father, who permitted Roger to keep a menagerie of reptiles, amphibians and birds in their Manhattan apartment. Roger Angell, admired for his eloquent essays on baseball, has died 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z She is an original Black Birders Week organizer and a scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians. Black birders are taking flight in L.A. Here’s how to join them 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z Wood frogs’ allegiance to home is so strong that the amphibians will aggregate over a former pond that has been paved over, Dr. Sacerdote-Velat said. Now That’s What I Call Frog Mating Music! 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Some vertebrate animals—such as certain reptiles, amphibians, and fish—also reproduce through parthenogenesis. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z The group of fish that moved onto land gave rise to almost half of all vertebrates today, including all amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals and us. Started Out as a Fish. How Did It End Up Like This? 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Scientists have known far less about the needs of reptiles as compared with mammals, birds and amphibians, and they had feared the results would show reptiles slipping away because they required different conservation methods. From King Cobras to Geckos, 20 Percent of Reptiles Risk Extinction 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z But younger children, like 11-year-old Rosa, are also getting involved in the campaign, and she wants the winning candidates to help amphibians. Local elections: Children urge action to save wildlife 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z It is in an state of suspended animation: an amphibian ice cube. Now That’s What I Call Frog Mating Music! 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z This occurs in most bony fish, many reptiles, some cartilaginous fish, most amphibians, two mammals, and all birds. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Similar prior assessments had been conducted for mammals, birds and amphibians, informing government decisions about how to draw boundaries of national parks and allocate environmental funds. One-fifth of reptiles worldwide face risk of extinction 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z The assessment fills an important gap, said Alex Pyron, an evolutionary biologist at George Washington University who focuses on reptile and amphibian biodiversity and was not involved in the research. From King Cobras to Geckos, 20 Percent of Reptiles Risk Extinction 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z Reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds are all in the same rocky boat when it comes to the threat of extinction. One in five reptile species threatened with extinction 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z Finding an amphibian that was undetected for so long was valuable to scientists studying its habitat changes. City Nature Challenge lets kids help scientists around the world 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z Hawaii, for example, has no native land species of reptiles or amphibians, and has only one native terrestrial mammal, the hoary bat. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Wright said the chances that such kangaroos would multiply in the wild in India were slim, mainly because they are mammals and not plants or amphibians. Why are kangaroos turning up in India? 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z My magnificent mother was an artist and a businesswoman, and what remained of her one wild and precious life was her collection of amphibian kitsch. Opinion | ‘Death Cleaning’: A Reckoning With Clutter, Grief and Memories 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Roughly 41 percent of amphibians, 25 percent of mammals, and 14 percent of birds are categorized as either vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered on the IUCN’s Red List. One in five reptile species threatened with extinction 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z Kitchens does a wonderful job allowing this play to be outstandingly funny while not losing the weight of the fact that our new amphibian friend may be more dangerous than he lets on. ‘Mrs. Caliban’ at Book-It provides entertaining spin on a monster story 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z There will be no impact on butterfly and amphibian population. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Some warn that collecting the venom also places stress on the toad, a process often described as “milking,” in which a person strokes the amphibian under its chin to initiate a defensive response. Demand for This Toad’s Psychedelic Venom Is Booming. Some Warn That’s Bad for the Toad. 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z He adds that none of his work on reptile and amphibian diseases is secret. ‘The Russians must know it’s a lie.’ Ukrainian bat research spun into a false tale of bioweapons 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z That means that broader conservation efforts for other forest-dwelling creatures — including birds, mammals, and amphibians — can go a long way in helping out their unfortunately less-beloved reptile neighbors. One in five reptile species threatened with extinction 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z Zaleski has her own biblical ship here, though sometimes she has to send some animals elsewhere — reptiles, amphibians and wildlife — where they can be cared for by specialists. She cares for 24 pigs, 20 goats, 210 cats, a skunk and 345 other rescue animals — but who’s saving who? 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z Their numbers will decline as their plant hosts of butterflies may not flower earlier and young amphibians may not be viable as there might be a lack of water. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z But Mr. Villa also warned that such sites could become vectors for outbreaks of chytrid fungus, a pathogen that can devastate amphibians. Demand for This Toad’s Psychedelic Venom Is Booming. Some Warn That’s Bad for the Toad. 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z He says it’s the rarest amphibian in North America and one that is probably a top predator — like a “tiny great white shark” — in its ecosystem. ‘Most Wanted’ list leads to rediscovered species. Conservation group sets its sights on finding 8 more. 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z Development has slashed their suitable habitat to just two small areas in the mountains of Kern County — so keeping those last vestiges wild is critical to the amphibians' survival. Can roadless areas help stem the extinction crisis in the United States? 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z For the past few months, a new water treatment station in central Gaza has allowed treated water to flow into the valley, improving the habitat of dozens of species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. From sewage dump to nature reserve, UN hopes to save Gaza Valley 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z Frogs are amphibians and spend time both on land and in water. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z As he and Roth examined the brains, they realized that most had simpler structures than those of frogs, which are also amphibians and therefore close relatives. Junk DNA Deforms Salamander Bodies 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z A primitive species with lungs and gills, Australian lungfish are believed to be the evolutionary link between fish and amphibians. Meet Methuselah, the oldest living aquarium fish 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z Today’s amphibians, reptiles and mammals all possess a larynx, or voice box, near the top of their airway. Fossils Reveal When Animals Started Making Noise 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z It’s a significant difference because amphibians, unlike reptiles, must have an aquatic habitat to reproduce, and degradation or loss of those habitats critically impacts amphibian species. Opinion | Readers critique The Post: This photo of Biden seemed to continue a false narrative 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z Lakes, rivers, streams, and springs comprise these systems; they are quite diverse, and they support a variety of fish, amphibians, reptiles, insects, phytoplankton, fungi, and bacteria. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z This unique amphibian - which is believed in local culture to have healing properties - has been saved from extinction, in part, by a local group of nuns, who run a captive breeding facility for the animals. Biodiversity: The tale of the 'un-extinct' fish 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z That could have meant it supplementing a diet of nuts and seeds with small creatures and amphibians. Largest-ever millipede fossil found on Northumberland beach 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z She was not involved in the new research but has recently done studies on sensing environmental DNA of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in the air at the Copenhagen Zoo. DNA in Air Can Catalog Hidden Insects All Around Us 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z The country has a great diversity of amphibians, but most recent discoveries are so-called cryptic species, because their appearance closely resembles frogs already known to science. ‘Fantastic’ warty frog found in African rainforest 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Figure 38.3 This map illustrates the number of amphibian species across the globe and shows the trend toward higher biodiversity at lower latitudes. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z The Reptile House at ZSL London Zoo is home to an amazing collection of reptiles and amphibians, including snakes, lizards, frogs and crocodiles. Harry Potter 20th anniversary: The UK film locations 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z The amphibians often lay their gelatinous eggs in pools of water to provide the moisture needed to develop properly—but those pools can dry up. A Frothy Mucus Nest Protects Frog Eggs from Drought 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z At 76 and 84, they’ve been coming to the Hell Creek Formation since 2002 and, as volunteers, have found fossils from close to 200 kinds of dinosaurs and amphibians. UW paleontologists dug up 4 dinosaurs in Montana this summer — see the fossils emerge at the Burke Museum 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z The amphibian also has a unique call of two to four pulses followed by a long note—so quiet it can barely be heard even a few meters away. ‘Fantastic’ warty frog found in African rainforest 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z There are concerns about the effect of the pet trade on some terrestrial species such as turtles, amphibians, birds, plants, and even the orangutan. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z According to research published this week by Boston University, up to 24% of endangered amphibian, bird, mammal and reptile species around the world are affected by Chinese overseas development projects. China's domestic biodiversity pledges overshadowed by overseas footprint 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Since 1970, there has been on average almost a 70% decline in the populations of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians. Biodiversity loss risks 'ecological meltdown' - scientists 2021-10-09T04:00:00Z As a result, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is relocating native fish and amphibians, and increasing hatchery production to make up for losses of those species. California Battles Historic Drought with $5.2 Billion 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z That means there are twice as many threatened tree species as threatened mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles combined. Menai whitebeam: Bangor University to protect endangered tree 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z For example, high quality preserves include only about 50 percent of threatened amphibian species. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z There are more insects, amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds and mammals in these landscapes than in the barren green deserts of modern monoculture. Agroecology Is the Solution to World Hunger 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z “The amphibians are in trouble. I’m going to start with an amphibian,” he tells his father. Review: With 'Bewilderment,' expansive novelist Richard Powers goes dark and narrow 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z Groups like mammals, birds, and amphibians have been completely or almost completely assessed, while fungi account for less than a percent of all assessments to date. Flora, fauna, and … funga? The case for a third "F" 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Tian says conservationists should study his group’s maps of the projected spread to plan corridors that allow vulnerable species, such as amphibians, to migrate to wetter areas. News at a glance: An AIDS vaccine trial failure, Afghan escape, and rebuke for anthropologists 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z To aid this diffusion, amphibian skin must remain moist. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Overall the number of threatened tree species is double the number of threatened mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles combined, the report said. Some 30% of global tree species at risk of extinction -report 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z Experts say 17,500 tree species are at risk - twice the number of threatened mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles combined. One-in-three trees face extinction in wild, says new report 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z In addition to butterflies, over 215 species of birds, 60 mammals, about 20 reptiles and amphibians, and over 25 fish species reside or migrate through this area. Try a little butterfly viewing in Okanogan County | Provided by Okanogan County Tourism Council 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Zoo is performing what some call miracle work by keeping alive populations of federally endangered southern mountain yellow-legged frogs, one of the rarest amphibians on Earth. California builds a 'Noah's Ark' to protect wildlife from extinction by fire and heat 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z We found little research on impact thresholds for amphibians and reptiles, such as lizards, frogs, turtles and snakes. Don’t hike so close to me: How the presence of humans can disturb wildlife up to half a mile away 2021-07-20T04:00:00Z The total number of living wild mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish on Earth today is less than a third of what it was 50 years ago. Why the CEO of Impossible Foods thinks he can eliminate all animal-based meat in 15 years 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z Although the lake provides a habitat for a diverse group of plants, fish, amphibians and other animals, it is also home to a precious archaeological trove. NOAA designates part of Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan as sanctuary for shipwrecks 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z Wildlife conservationists working with Rucker will often swab the turtles’ mouths to test for diseases like herpes and also ranavirus — which has a high mortality rate and strikes reptiles, amphibians and fish. He realized his dogs have an unusual skill. Now he uses them to help save turtles. 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z Many amphibian species face significant challenges due to climate change and habitat loss. Volunteers help salamanders, frogs cross the road safely 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z A growing body of evidence shows that amphibians and reptiles are disturbed and negatively affected by recreation. Don’t hike so close to me: How the presence of humans can disturb wildlife up to half a mile away 2021-07-20T04:00:00Z But with the coronavirus pandemic making such help impossible this year, road closures are the only lifeline for the amphibians. Estonian capital closes road so breeding frogs and toads can cross 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z The official amphibian is the Red Hills salamander. Sweet potato could be Alabama’s official state vegetable 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z Surrounded by an unforgiving desert and forever isolated on a small patch of irrigated ranchland about 50 miles southeast of Yosemite National Park, black toads inhabit the smallest range of any North American amphibian. When rare California toads get thirsty for love, this tiny college helps set the mood 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z The animals of the title, bird and amphibian, are both dead before the book begins and they aren’t resurrected. Review: Climate collapse comes for the spy thriller in Jeff VanderMeer's sly genre game 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z “This is a completely different amphibian, built for tours,” said Malouf, who has been running Alaska Amphibious Tours in Ketchikan, Alaska, for the last 20 years. Despite Seattle’s history with Ride the Ducks, tour company plans new fleet of tourist vehicles that go on land, water 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z On its website, the facility says its animal population includes mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Giraffes die in fire at zoo in Fairfax County, fire department says 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z The planet is sending up red flags: The World Wildlife Fund recently reported that population sizes of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish have plummeted by 68 percent since 1970. Joe Biden needs to emulate FDR and LBJ — but so far, he's not even close 2021-02-28T05:00:00Z He’s been keeping reptiles and amphibians since he was 6. Snake whisperer: Wisconsin lab produces venom for antidotes 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z Doors to a reptile and amphibian “lair” located in an enclosed structure were closed. L.A. Zoo reopens for the second time during the pandemic 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z Most of the 31 studies focused on mammals, and there were none about invertebrates, amphibians or plants like orchids and cacti – all organisms traded by the millions. Wildlife trade imperils species, even in protected areas 2021-02-15T05:00:00Z Come springtime, the male fish owl adds amphibians to the menu to feed his mate and their single fluffy hatchling. The world’s biggest owl is endangered—but it’s not too late to save it 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z This project will improve habitat for waterfowl other game and nongame species, including wading birds, shorebirds, reptiles, and amphibians, the department said. Work starting in February on $1.9M wetlands restoration 2021-01-09T05:00:00Z The forests harbor turkeys and quail — but also about 100 other kinds of birds, nearly 40 types of animals and 170 reptile and amphibian species found only among longleaf. Restoring longleaf pines, keystone of once vast ecosystems 2020-12-30T05:00:00Z D. Stall when opponents say construction would damage the habitat of a microscopic amphibian that no one has actually found in the area. Perspective | Predictions Quiz: What will 2021 bring for Trump and inauguration, covid reopenings and Bowser’s future? 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z Currently, he works as a research assistant at four universities in the city and volunteers at the Hong Kong Society of Herpetology Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the study of reptiles and amphibians. No snake soup for Hong Kong’s young snake catcher 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z The forests harbor turkeys and quail - but also about 100 other kinds of birds, nearly 40 types of animals and 170 reptile and amphibian species found only among longleaf. Restoring longleaf pines, keystone of once vast ecosystems 2020-12-30T05:00:00Z Their diets include insects, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish taken by skimming over water, fruit, flowers, nectar, pollen, leaves, scorpions and blood. Opinion | The Virus, the Bats and Us 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z In the latest update of the "RedList", there is good news and bad news for a range of mammals, birds and amphibians. Extinction: Conservation success set against 31 lost species 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z For another, unlike amphibians, the alligators can’t cut off their own appendages when threatened. Not a tall tale: Juvenile alligators can regrow their tails, researchers say 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z Small freshwater habitats contain an abundance of life, including rare amphibians, insects and plants, they say. Small waters 'can help address biodiversity crisis' 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z "We've already spotted kingfishers at the site, and over time, as the beavers extend their network of dams and pools, we should see increased opportunities for other wildlife, including amphibians, insects, bats and birds." Beavers build first Exmoor dam in 400 years 2020-11-29T05:00:00Z Insects are often overlooked in global assessments of biodiversity, in favour of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Global map of bees created in conservation first 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z They include an upturn in numbers for the European bison and another 25 species of plants and animals, including skates, amphibians and birds. Extinction: Conservation success set against 31 lost species 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z The Shedd Aquarium is home to 32,000 aquatic animals representing 1,500 species of fishes, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds and mammals from waters around the globe. Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium closing through end of year 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z Biologists often call beavers “ecosystem engineers” because their dams create wetlands and new habitats for plants, aquatic insects, amphibians, fish and birds. Wolves preying on beavers in Minnesota reshape wetlands 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z The air force will revive a wing near Uppsala, the navy an amphibian regiment in Gothenburg, the army a cavalry unit in Lappland. ‘Russian aggression’: Sweden to reconstitute armed forces over feared attack 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z Modern-day amphibians are represented by three distinct lineage: frogs, salamanders, and limbless caecilians. Fossilised amphibian hints at earliest evidence of 'slingshot' tongue 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z The meme began life as an innocent cartoon amphibian, but as it grew in popularity, users of the online message boards 4chan, 8chan and Reddit began making anti-Semitic and racist versions of it. Social Media Restrictions Cannot Keep Up with Hidden Codes and Symbols 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z The futile pursuit of analyzing comedy has long been likened to dissecting a frog: You bore the audience and end up with a lifeless, croaked amphibian. How a Pepe the Frog movie speaks powerfully to this moment in divisive American politics 2020-10-19T04:00:00Z But even this has attracted opposition from some conservationists who argue that these large omnivorous birds should not have been released without a scientific assessment of their impact on rare amphibians. How maverick rewilders are trying to turn back the tide of extinction 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z There are currently about 75 animals per staff on-site, including fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians, monkeys and marine mammals. How Joey, the baby sea otter became a viral sensation amid the coronavirus pandemic 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z Despite the findings, researchers said that how albanerpetontids fitted in the amphibian family tree remained a mystery. Fossilised amphibian hints at earliest evidence of 'slingshot' tongue 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z This is why the Centers for Disease Control recommends you should always wash your hands after handling reptiles and amphibians. Please do not use a live snake as your face mask 2020-09-16T04:00:00Z Last week, a respected index of animal life showed that, on average, the populations of almost 4,400 monitored mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish had declined by 68 percent since 1970. A ‘Crossroads’ for Humanity: Earth’s Biodiversity Is Still Collapsing 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z By damming streams, they reshape valley bottoms, creating new ponds and waterways that rapidly fill with birds, amphibians, dragonflies, and other insects and fish. How maverick rewilders are trying to turn back the tide of extinction 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z Average populations of nearly 4,400 mammals, amphibians, birds, fish and reptiles dropped by 68 percent since 1970, according to the World Wildlife Fund report, which is based on vertebrate monitoring projects around the world. Humans are decimating wildlife, and the pandemic is a sign, report says 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z The drop of 94% for Latin America and the Caribbean is the largest anywhere in the world, driven by a cocktail of threats to reptiles, amphibians and birds. Wildlife in 'catastrophic decline', report warns 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z Those monitored include high-profile threatened animals such as pandas and polar bears as well as lesser known amphibians and fish. Humans exploiting and destroying nature on unprecedented scale – report 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z Their work on Asian horned frogs will help stop amphibians being lost. Scientists have the answer to a tadpole mystery 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z This split seems to apply to all amphibians, which don’t really compromise between these two amorous extremes. He Doesn’t Mind Being Shared, Unless His Mates Try to Eat Each Other’s Eggs 2020-08-12T04:00:00Z The town police chief oversees a frog jumping contest and brings spare amphibians for kids who show up empty handed. ‘Old Home Days’ get creative or canceled during pandemic 2020-08-22T04:00:00Z Beavers alter the landscape and ecosystems in and around waterways, with their dam-building helping to reduce pollution and boosting local wildlife populations, including fish and amphibians, according to a study from Exeter University. England's first wild beavers for 400 years allowed to live on River Otter 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z Reptiles, fish and amphibians in the region were most negatively affected, driven by the overexploitation of ecosystems, habitat fragmentation and disease. Humans exploiting and destroying nature on unprecedented scale – report 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z More than 200 bird species, 60 types of butterflies, 400 varieties of plants and 50 different reptiles, amphibians and mammals frequent Quivira, the newspaper reported. Fight over water rights at central Kansas refuge resolved 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z The frog is the world's largest aquatic amphibian and lives in the waters of Lake Titicaca, which straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia. Cross-border effort to save giant 'scrotum frog' 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z The teenagers’ mother, Melina Bellows, says the family found their “plan B” in the many reptiles, amphibians and other creatures that fill her son’s bedroom. Perspective | Fuzzy and furry animals aren’t the only ones helping people through the pandemic. So, too, are scaly and spiky ones. 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z The features visible on the new snout suggested that Elpistostege was not an amphibian but a highly advanced lobe-finned fish. How a 380-Million-Year-Old Fish Gave Us Fingers 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z A photo of a fat, warty cane toad next to a pool pump illustrated her post and fired up a conversation with over 200 comments about the dreaded amphibians. Dog-killing cane toads are back as rains draw them out 2020-06-06T04:00:00Z The likes of logging and poaching has pushed 500 mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians to the point where they're hanging by a thread, research found. Extinction 'existential threat to civilisation' 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z The amphibian is threatened by pollution from mining and also by its use in traditional medicine. Cross-border effort to save giant 'scrotum frog' 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z That is roughly four living amphibians for every one run over, double last year’s two-to-one ratio. With the World on Pause, Salamanders Own the Road 2020-05-18T04:00:00Z We began setting up plots primarily looking at small mammals, birds, and amphibians. This ecologist has been studying Mount St. Helens since it erupted 40 years ago 2020-05-18T04:00:00Z They feed on plants, snails and amphibians, limiting food sources for fish and other aquatic species. Marbled crayfish added to Michigan’s prohibited species list 2020-05-17T04:00:00Z The EPA's 2007 and 2012 assessments of atrazine excluded 74 of 75 published laboratory studies on the effects of atrazine on amphibians. Trump administration uses pandemic to cover for loosening regulations on crop poisoning 2020-05-16T04:00:00Z The little amphibian from the Eocene Epoch was a helmeted frog — about 1½ inches long — closely related to five species of helmeted frogs still native to Chile. Before becoming frozen wasteland, Antarctica was home to frogs 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z More amphibians certainly seem to be crossing safely. With the World on Pause, Salamanders Own the Road 2020-05-18T04:00:00Z The zoo director was embarking on one of the Smithsonian’s largest-ever expeditions, one he hoped would net hundreds of live specimens for the zoo: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians . Perspective | In 1926, the director of the National Zoo promised the children of D.C. a giraffe 2020-05-02T04:00:00Z Until now, the prehistoric amphibians known from Antarctica were members of extinct lineages. Before becoming frozen wasteland, Antarctica was home to frogs 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z The paper about atrazine's effects on fish, amphibians and reptiles was written by pesticide industry consultant Keith Solomon and colleagues. Trump administration uses pandemic to cover for loosening regulations on crop poisoning 2020-05-16T04:00:00Z In California, Illinois and New York, hungry patrons can browse amphibians, reptiles and birds. ‘Prime transmission locations’: Pandemic shines spotlight on wet markets — in U.S. 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z He is the founder of Big Night Maine, a statewide network of citizen scientists who help amphibians cross roads and count them in the process. With the World on Pause, Salamanders Own the Road 2020-05-18T04:00:00Z Habitat loss, climate change and fungal disease are conspiring to threaten many amphibians: 41% of those species are estimated to be at risk of imminent extinction. Daily briefing: Hundreds volunteer for controversial coronavirus vaccine study 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z As the first amphibian to be born from frozen sperm, his example shows that scientists could bank frozen sperm and eggs to protect the genetic lineage of threatened species. First Thing: a second coronavirus wave could be worse than the first 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z The average decline for amphibian populations is about 3.8% a year. Trump administration uses pandemic to cover for loosening regulations on crop poisoning 2020-05-16T04:00:00Z Olaf is not the first amphibian to be born via IVF – that has been happening for years – but he is the first to be born from sperm that was frozen and thawed. A tiny, ugly scientific marvel: Olaf the IVF toad brings hope to at-risk species 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z Two of these fingertip-size frogs were the first amphibians spotted on the road. With the World on Pause, Salamanders Own the Road 2020-05-18T04:00:00Z When they examined the projections, the researchers were surprised that sudden collapses appeared across almost all species — fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals — and across almost all regions. Wildlife Collapse From Climate Change Is Predicted to Hit Suddenly and Sooner 2020-04-15T04:00:00Z Slammed by heavy winds and bearing precious amphibian cargo, the helicopter heaved skyward from a remote mountain ranch on the Baja California Peninsula. Race to save rare California frog beats coronavirus lockdown 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z These included a protist that kills fish with its toxins and one that also infects mollusks and amphibians, the group reports today in Nature Methods. New genetic tools promise to unlock secrets of microscopic marine life 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z But amphibians are not the only species that can benefit from new technologies. A tiny, ugly scientific marvel: Olaf the IVF toad brings hope to at-risk species 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z Freshwater species face grave threats, with 62% of turtles, a third of amphibians and more than a quarter of fishes currently threatened with extinction. Freshwater species are disappearing fast — this year is critical for saving them 2020-04-04T04:00:00Z This marks the first time such traits have been found in a fish rather than in the earliest amphibians - the first land vertebrates - that later evolved from fish with sturdy fins like Elpistostege. Fins of prehistoric fish reveal origins of the human hand 2020-03-19T04:00:00Z It was a pivotal moment for the first binational effort aimed at reviving a federally threatened amphibian in California. Race to save rare California frog beats coronavirus lockdown 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z Many amphibians, whether salamanders, frogs or their distant cousins — possibly all of them — glow, according to a survey published Thursday in Scientific Reports. Salamanders and Frogs Hide a Glowing Secret 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z In vitro fertilisation, hormone therapy and cryopreservation are increasingly being used as tools for conservation – for amphibians and beyond. A tiny, ugly scientific marvel: Olaf the IVF toad brings hope to at-risk species 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z They tested 32 species of amphibians from eight families of salamanders, five families of frogs and one family of wormlike caecilians. Salamanders and Frogs Light Up with Secret Superpower 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z |
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