Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many amphibians use vernal pools (temporary ponds) for breeding. These ponds do not contain fish that could eat their eggs. Timing ...

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo has announced a groundbreaking achievement in conservation with the success of its first-ever on-site breed for release program. Within just 72 hours of arriving at a new ...

There are about 170 more southern mountain yellow-legged frogs in the San Gabriel Mountains now, thanks to an endangered species breeding program the Los Angeles Zoo is involved in. In efforts to save ...

NEW ORLEANS — The snoring noise near a shallow pond in a Mississippi national forest was meant to make female frogs sit up and take notice, but it got biologists even more excited. The noise indicated ...

An invasive species of carnivorous tree frogs that feed on native wildlife are now breeding in Georgia, a sign that the amphibians have gained a stronger foothold in the state, biologists say. Cuban ...

Silent night? Not in many parts of Alabama that are home to chorus frogs. The Ornate Chorus frog has black splotches and a distinct call. Its prime breeding time is December. “It’s just a real sharp, ...

Frogs are a critical part of the food web and keep ecosystems healthy. They're also some of nature's weirdest and most ...

During the breeding season, the moor frog undergoes a rare transformation, turning a striking blue color. This unique change ...

The period from mid-March to mid-April is critical for the lifecycle of most amphibians. Many species of salamanders and frogs instinctively know this, and it prompts them to engage in an urgent ...