Amphibians
A thousand toads mysteriously exploded in 2005 – and the explanation was way stranger than anyone expected
"Its toxins affect the nerves and heart and it has enough poison to kill 10 grown men"
All you ever needed to know about poison dart frogs, from why they're poisonous to where they live and what they eat
It looks like a tomato, has a very weird tongue, and can produce some extremely nasty secretions
Meet the extraordinary tomato frog – one of Madagascar's strangest creatures.
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“This huge ‘cloud’ seemed to come out of nowhere. Suddenly frogs started to fall from the sky. I thought a plane carrying frogs had exploded..."
Which species are named after Sir David Attenborough? And how many of them are there?
Sir David Attenborough has over 50 species named after him, ranging from a prehistoric marine reptile to a native British flower only found in the Brecon Beacons of South Wales.
"With the flex of a muscle, it can produce an arsenal of sharp, curved claws that snap out of its toes like switchblades" 11 weirdest, bizarrest frogs on the planet
Discover the weird and wonderful oddballs from the world of frogs
“Faced with a rugby scrum of suitors, females have little choice over who to mate with.” Here’s why these weird frogs suddenly turn blue
For a short spell in spring, these male amphibians are suddenly and vividly transformed
When 30 tiny concrete 'apartments' popped up in an Australian rainforest, a bunch of elusive animals moved in
Scientists built tiny shelters for ground-dwelling frogs in Queensland to see which ones they liked the best. Here's what they discovered...
A fiery belly, jagged crest and long, broad tail – this may be the closest thing to a real-life dragon
Male great crested newts are at their most dragonesque in spring.
When scientists descended into an unexplored cave in the Cambodian mountains, they found a “treasure trove” in the darkness
A team of researchers discovered species new to science, as well as threatened wildlife, in these vast underground habitats
“These beacons of light in the mud do so much more than promise us brighter days ahead.”
The first signs of spring aren’t just beautiful – they’re essential to awakening wildlife, too
“The sight of them writhing around in slippery foam will stay with me for a while.” This mating ritual could be Earth’s weirdest
Female Japanese tree frogs produce foam-like nests to lay eggs in – and things soon turn into a slippery mess
“It secretes a matcha-coloured substance from its anal gland that smells of rotting flesh.” This animal is insanely good at faking death
Whether it’s to deter predators or to avoid mating, plenty of animals fake their own death
It's as long as a bicycle, weighs the same as a German shepherd dog, is slightly creepy looking – and cries like a baby when removed from water
The giant salamanders of the Far East are by far the biggest amphibians in the world - but which one is king of all?
It's as big as a loaf of bread and weighs the same as a small, 8-week-old puppy
Did you know the world's largest frog is a whopping 32cm long and weighs 3.25kg?
A huge ancient predator is lurking in Japan’s rivers – and it’s eating frogs and crabs
This enormous amphibian can grow up to 1.5 metres long – a new study reveals how it has reached the top of the food chain in Japan's waterways.
6 surprising incestuous animals – and why these species prefer to keep it in the family
From wolves to cichlid fish, inbreeding has been observed in a surprising amount of species
Watch amazing, brutal close up BBC footage of male bullfrogs fighting for the right to mate
In this gripping BBC Earth footage, the pond becomes a boxing ring as opponents fight for the prized central position
This extremely rare starlit frog may be slipping into extinction – are wildlife photographers to blame?
Photography tourists are posing a threat to this star-studded frog as they damage its precious habitat.
Think toads are ugly? Think again – as these stunning beauties will change your mind
These toads are definitely the princes of the amphibian world...
This creature looks like a big worm – but has teeth, tentacles, a pseudo penis and can pop its own eyes out of its head
It looks like a big worm – but has teeth, tentacles and a pseudo penis
An animal that can give birth through its back and a creature that can project its ribs through its skin to launch poison: 7 weirdest amphibians on the planet
How do frogs breathe – and survive under the ice of frozen ponds?
How do frogs breathe underwater and on land?
