Area of Focus: Amphibians

But if salt content gets higher, they won’t be able to keep up

Researchers found a virus that attacks a fungus that has devasted amphibians around the world

Tropical reptiles, amphibians and insects can’t take much more heat

Many species subsist in urban areas—especially those with more green space

Researchers witnessed an American robin attempting to prey on a red-backed salamander

Understanding methylmercury levels can help determine when species may be at risk from the toxin

Surveys reveal that two species don’t fare well in urban areas with increased human sound and light pollution

Perkinsea infects gopher frogs, which already have conservation challenges

Dogs are best at detecting the amphibians when there’s venting present and in clay soil

The Wyoming Toad Conservation Area and Tennessee’s Paint Rock River National Wildlife Refuge are the newest additions