Area of Focus: Amphibians

July 10, 2023

A looming fungal disease poses a major threat to North American salamanders

The pathogen Bsal could cause declines in 140 species

June 12, 2023

Watch: Recovering relict leopard frogs

The rare frogs were once thought to be extinct

March 8, 2023

Agricultural fungicides may stave off chytrid infections

But scientists warn against using them due to unforeseen ecological consequences

March 2, 2023

Keeping an eye on wildlife after Ohio train derailment

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

February 2, 2023

JWM: Many herps in SW U.S. may lose a fifth of habitat to climate change

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

February 1, 2023

Chemicals from oil sands could hinder frog development

Frogs experience developmental abnormalities and decreased survival