Powerful, carnivorous Nile monitor lizards are expanding through South Florida's canal systems, with sightings climbing sharply, according to wildlife officials.

The tiny charismatic frog is just one of thousands. Not long ago, herpetologist and lifelong frog collector Devin Edmonds spent hours with colleagues scouring nearly 8,500 listings such as these on ...

Poison dart frogs have fascinated researchers. Now their toxin has allegedly been linked to the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

A new study uncovers a hidden online trade in amphibians that exposes regulatory gaps and threatens wild populations.

From a DIY dessert crawl and women’s basketball to the Sweetheart Festival in Loveland and last-minute dinner reservations, here are five ways to spend Feb. 14 in Boulder County — whether you’re ...

Keeping amphibians as pets offers hobbyists an opportunity to connect with the non-human world, often increasing interest in conserving animals in the wild. But there's a dark side to the amphibian ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Poison dart frogs attract attention not only because of their name but also due to their brightly colored appearance. Photo: Getty ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. It looks dead for months, its body packed with ice. But ...