Hi, I’m Toad! I found my way to the shelter as a stray in December 2025, and now I’m hoping my next stop is my forever home. I’m a 4-year-old gray pit bull with a big, blocky head, soulful eyes, and ...

NEW ROLE AND THAT HER TEAM IS GEARING UP FOR THE MAY PRIMARIES. THE HENRY DOORLY ZOO IS WORKING WITH MUTUAL OF OMAHA’S WILD KINGDOM TO PROTECT ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST ENDANGERED AMPHIBIANS. IT’S THE ...

A conservation group is preparing to sue the federal government for failing to make a decision on whether to list a rare Nevada toad and fish as an endangered or threatened species. On Tuesday, the ...

Cane toads are an invasive species in Florida that secrete a milky-white toxin called bufotoxin, which can be deadly to pets. Cane toads can be distinguished from native toads by their large size, ...

The golden toad, native to Costa Rica, has not been officially seen in over 36 years. A 2022 IPCC report named climate change a key driver in the golden toad's extinction. Researchers debated whether ...

Toads are not generally considered appealing creatures. They look unattractive, make odd noises, move awkwardly, and are steeped in folklore involving the devil and witchcraft. In short, toads tend to ...

In early 2025, global superstar Bad Bunny did something no one saw coming. He turned the little-known, critically endangered Puerto Rican crested toad (sapo concho) into an international icon. The ...

Scientists have newly described three extraordinary species of tree toad that leapfrog over the egg-to-tadpole stage. The females give birth on land to dozens of toadlets, each measuring just a few ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A frog’s lifecycle is likely one of the earliest bits of science ...

The color change, driven by hormones, seems aimed at preventing males from accidentally mating with each other. Two Asian common toad couples mating in Karnataka, India. The yellow toads pictured are ...

The toad emerges during the monsoon season because it needs water to reproduce. The Sonoran Desert toad, found in Arizona, has psychedelic properties. In this week's podcast of Valley 101, we If ...

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