Amphibians, Amphibian Pictures, Amphibian Facts

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Poison Dart Frog Pictures

Want to see more of these incredibly colorful critters? Hop on in.
Warty Newt

Meet the endangered newt that’s Europe’s largest. Learn why these amphibians are special—warts and all.
Spotted Salamander

Go underground and meet this salamander that's both large and common, yet so secretive it’s rarely seen.
It's a Frog's Life

They look like spilled candy. You'll be tempted to scoop one up and cup it in your hands. But let it go, because the red-eyed tree frog's life is an extraordinary journey.
Photos: Ten "Lost" Amphibians

From the golden toad to the Turkestanian salamander—the quest begins for the ten likely extinct amphibian species conservationists most want to rediscover.

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Summer Lovin' for Arctic Birds

When the sun never sets, the circadian clocks in four species of Arctic birds gohaywire.
Is Your Dog OCD?

Dogs and people with OCD have similar brains—a discovery that may someday help doctors understand human anxiety, a new study says.

Explorer Moment: Ray of Hope

Biologist Andrea Marshall leads her team in discovering new and conserving known manta ray species.
Sylvia Earle on Women in Science

Sylvia Earle reflects on her scientific career and on gender obstacles she faced along the way.

Gannets Pictures

Champion divers but clumsy landers, doting parents but hostile neighbors—northern gannets abound in contradictions.
Estonia's Ural Owls

Photographer Sven Začek provides an intimate view of this large raptor.