Scientists have discovered the oldest-known fossil of a tadpole, dating back approximately 161 million years to the Middle Jurassic period Scientists have discovered the oldest-known fossil of a ...

Amphibians bounced back spectacularly from a series of mass extinctions during their evolution, according to a new genetic analysis. In the present day, biologists see amphibians as sentinels of ...

Newly discovered proto-amphibian, Kermitops (USNM PAL 407585) from the Department of Paleobiology collections at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History. The species is named ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Paleontologists don’t always get what they are digging for. In ...

Most amphibians die when exposed to salt — except the crab-eating frog, which thrives with it. Here’s how it rewrote the ...

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Scientists in Argentina have discovered excellently preserved fossil remains of the oldest-known tadpole, the larval stage of a large frog species that lived alongside ...

Ptychadena nana individuals with green and brown color morphs. Image courtesy of Sandra Goutte. A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has uncovered how a common color variation in frogs has ...