Endemic to Colombia, Lehmann’s poison frog (Oophaga lehmanni) is rated as Critically Endangered on the Red List of threatened species maintained by the International Union for Conservation of Nature ...

Turns out, some furry friends — and even scaly or slimy ones too — help kids' mental health as well. With one key exception.

Locals gave it names like snot otter and lasagna lizard, and scientists mostly looked the other way until populations began vanishing. Now researchers racing to understand North America's largest ...

Learn more about chytridiomycosis (also known as chytrid) in our expert guide from the Amphibian Survival Alliance.

Deep in Siberia, a small salamander does something that should be biologically impossible, surviving temperatures that would ...

After all, who needs to go abroad when the weather is this damn good at home, and when there are oh-so-many incredible hotels to pitch up in for the weekend, right here in the UK? In fact, we’d go as ...

Rensselaer County lawmakers are considering a ban on kratom, a substance that has become increasingly controversial over its potential health risks. News10’s Tyanna Xavier spoke with the Rensselaer ...

The High Street chain - which is looking to increase its number of food customers - has today launched its own-brand range for cats and dogs, called Paws & Pals.

With the summer sun upon us and school not even back in session yet, tax season feels very far away. But if you're like a lot of us, we often wait too long to start thinking about it — and if you're a ...

Monsters of God,” streaming on HBO Max, examines the reptile trade and the complicated history between dealers and zoos.

Rare Mazama newts hatched for the first time in human care in July at the Oregon Zoo. These tiny amphibians are no bigger than a sunflower seed, Oregon Zoo said, but represent a big milestone to save ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Twenty Mazama newt hatchlings emerged at the Oregon Zoo this month, marking the first time the rare subspecies has been successfully bred in human care. The hatchlings are ...