Amphibians are animals that can live on water and land. They're the most threatened group of vertebrates, with many of the world's frogs and salamanders tumbling toward extinction. Fortunately, researchers and conservationists are working hard to save these often overlooked creatures and learn more about their extraordinary lives.
At Live Science, we have an expert team of writers and editors to keep you in the know about all things amphibian. Whether it's by covering the discovery of an Iron Age Amphibian "death pit" or providing facts about frogs, there's always news, articles and features about amphibians to read.
Latest about Amphibians
'It's risky for male frogs out there': Female frog drags and attempts to eat screaming male
Female green and golden bell frogs in Australia will eat their male counterparts when the males' mating call displeases them.
'Lovely freak of nature': Mutant blue frog hops into wildlife sanctuary workshop
Researchers in Australia spotted a magnificent tree frog with blue skin — the result of a rare genetic mutation called axanthism, which suppresses yellow pigments that usually tint the frogs green.
'Kermit the Frog' creature that lived 270 million years ago looked like a 'stout salamander' with 'cartoonish' grin
Scientists found the ancient amphibian fossil in the collection at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
Why is a mushroom growing on a frog? Scientists don't know, but it sure looks weird
First ever documented evidence of a fungus, suspected to be a Mycena species, growing on the body of a seemingly healthy frog.
Dinosaur-era frog found fossilized with belly full of eggs and was likely killed during mating
Gravid frog found in 100 million-year-old deposits in China is oldest fossil of its kind ever discovered.
Annual cane toad kill-a-thon is about to start in Australia. Here's how to eliminate the pests humanely.
Instead of bludgeoning Australia's invasive cane toads to death, scientists advise popping them in the fridge for a day or two before transferring them to the freezer to finish them off.
World's tiniest fanged frog with males that 'hug' their babies discovered
Researchers found a new species of fanged frog when they noticed clutches of eggs laid on leaves and mossy boulders unusually far above water.
Paradoxical frog: The giant tadpole that turns into a little frog
Paradoxical frogs — also known as shrinking frogs — are about three times bigger as tadpoles as they are when adults.
