Area of Focus: Amphibians

Arachnids can be an indicator of mercury pollution in bats, birds and amphibians

Hellbent on Conservation: Biologists wade a ‘never-ending stream of challenges’ to conserve at-risk hellbenders

Northern leopard frogs raised in Edmonton Valley Zoo

The pathogen Bsal could cause declines in 140 species

The rare frogs were once thought to be extinct

But scientists warn against using them due to unforeseen ecological consequences

About 43,700 animals total have died within eight kilometers of waterways where chemicals spilled

Climate change will likely affect reptiles and amphibians that don’t disperse far

Frogs experience developmental abnormalities and decreased survival