#Amphibians

Gerrothorax maritimus, which existed about 237 million years ago, is the first ever amphibian known to have lived without access to land or freshwater.

Two nearly complete fossilized skeletons of the strange new species were found in southwestern China. Scientists suspect its marine lifestyle was an evolutionary accident

Relocating amphibians and reptiles to protect them from development rarely leads to long-term conservation success, a new UBC-led global review has found.…

Amphibians are the most threatened vertebrates on Earth, with 41% of species facing extinction. In the highlands of Central and South America, a killer fungus has wiped out much of the once-abundant amphibian diversity.…

The creature’s armour cladding probably enabled it to tolerate the salty seas of the Late Triassic.

NOROCK continues its important amphibian research program. Recent studies have explored the effects of environmental contaminants and pathogens on amphibians, and the influence of beaver-modified wetlands on pathogen prevalence in amphibians.…

The first warm, wet spring night draws amphibians from the woods, bearing evidence of threats from warming winters, drying pools, and traffic.

From Latest articles | smithsonianmag.com: A Snorkeling Biologist Snapped the First-Ever Photos of Newly Hatched California Giant Salamanders in the Wild. Here’s Why That's a Big Deal

Amphibians (frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians) are key contributors to healthy ecosystems and important indicators of environmental change.…