The eastern hellbender salamander — an enormous prehistoric looking amphibian that dwells in Southern Appalachian streams — ...

After a massive population decline that almost rendered these amphibians extinct, there is hope on the horizon in Yosemite ...

The axolotl has a deeper story: as its presence grows in pop culture, the wild population of only one lake hovers on the ...

When I stepped into a Sierra Nevada meadow over 25 years ago, I was struck by the diversity of life, the hub of biological ...

While it ain't easy being green, some frog conservation efforts are making a difference. For instance, the Mississippi-native ...

A giant anaconda, a vampire hedgehog, a dwarf squirrel, and a tiger cat were among the new species named by science in 2024.

The Atlantic herring is one of the world’s most abundant vertebrates and a typical plankton feeder of major ecological importance. This study shows that a piscivorous (fish-eating) ecotype of ...

West Marin's Chileno Valley Newt Brigade is the first newt rescue project in California. In 2024, it's a model for amphibian ...

The hidden creatures were found in a densely populated region known for its successful—and controversial—conservation tactics ...

The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (HCLT) announced the permanent conservation of 54.45 acres of forested land just two miles ...

Zoo Atlanta is pledging support to seven global wildlife conservation programs in 2025. The zoo will be working with programs ...

Researchers in Peru's Amazon rainforest discovered 27 new species, including an amphibious mouse with webbed feet.