In taxonomy, the location where specimens used to formally describe a new species are collected is called a type locality.

Caecilians are an illusive type of snakelike amphibian that live in aquatic and subterranean environments. In some species, mothers produce a special type of nutrient-rich skin that juveniles consume, ...

A series of four studies helps scientists understand the development of different types of brain cells. Complex creatures consist of trillions and trillions of cells, and few of those cells appear and ...

A new study is taking place at the Lake Superior Zoo to help identify different types of amphibians. With over 40 types of reptiles and amphibians at the zoo, it can be a challenge to provide the ...

WASHINGTON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Earth's amphibians - from the thorny spike-thumb frog to the red knobby newt, West African giant squeaker, ornate tree toad and fire salamander - are being pushed closer ...

The now-extinct golden toad in a 1978 picture taken in Costa Rica. Education Images / Universal Images Group via Getty Images Two in five amphibian species are at risk of extinction, and their threats ...

Amphibians, most widely recognized for their unique transformations from aquatic animals to primarily living on land, have unique characteristics that allow them to survive in both wet and dry ...

TENNESSEE (WJHL) — May 7-13 is recognized by the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) as a special week dedicated to amphibians found across the state. “Amphibian Week” is designed to bring ...