And at least one—in each species—is used for defense. To warn potential predators, the most toxic amphibians are also the most brightly colored. Curare [kyoo-RAW-ree], for example, is found on ...

Amphibians and reptiles play important roles in the ecosystems where they live. Some serve as predators that keep their prey's numbers in check, like snakes that eat mice and other rodents. Other ...

The predator, called Xenopus Lisse, is an amphibian that carries several diseases that are lethal to other creatures of its species. It has just taken up residence in Toulouse and is causing great ...

Amphibians and reptiles are amazing creatures with clever ... which resemble snowshoes and keep the lizard from sinking into sand as it sprints away from predators; or the hellbender’s loose frilly ...

A hungry predator—perhaps a spider or bird or snake ... which preserved the tiny amphibian as it hardened into amber. George Poinar, Jr., a biologist at Oregon State University who specializes ...