BASTROP - The Houston toad isn't pretty or charismatic, even by toad standards, which are pretty low already. It will never be a YouTube sensation. But the warty little amphibian the size of a small ...

The American toad is one of the most well-known toad species throughout North America. Its notable warts and big, round eyes differentiate it from other species, but its call is also unique. You might ...

One of the first truly warm nights of the year, and I’d fallen asleep on top of the sheets. But not for long. Down the block, a woman was screaming at someone, making her outrage crystal clear to them ...

(via TEDEd) Throughout history, people have attributed warts to contact with things like sea foam, boiled egg water, and, of course, toads. Fortunately, we now know that warts are not caused by toads, ...

Most everyone recognizes frogs. Frogs, like salamanders and newts, are amphibians. Unlike salamanders, they have made a major evolutionary detour from the body plan of their ancient ancestors. The ...

TUCSON, Ariz.— The Center for Biological Diversity filed a formal notice today of its intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to protect the critically imperiled Railroad Valley ...

A At this time of year, our marshes and vernal pools continue to reverberate with the loud chirping of spring peepers and the comb-tweek rattling of chorus frogs. If you listen closely, however, ...