A new species of small toad has been discovered in the highlands of Guyana, Adhaerobufo wokomungensis, living in isolated ...

The molecular clock theory posits that genetic changes happen steadily and gradually, offering a reliable means for peering into the past and theorizing when complex life first emerged. However, there ...

Catherine O'Hara discovered rare medical condition during routine doctor visit with husband over 20 years ago Lady Gaga brings mayhem back to Grammys with 'Abracadabra' Enormous freshwater reservoir ...

Cane toads are an invasive species in Florida that secrete a milky-white toxin called bufotoxin, which can be deadly to pets. Cane toads can be distinguished from native toads by their large size, ...

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This is an extract from Our Human Story, our newsletter about the revolution in archaeology. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every month. If I tried to recap all the new fossils, new methods and ...

The golden toad, native to Costa Rica, has not been officially seen in over 36 years. A 2022 IPCC report named climate change a key driver in the golden toad's extinction. Researchers debated whether ...

Toads are not generally considered appealing creatures. They look unattractive, make odd noises, move awkwardly, and are steeped in folklore involving the devil and witchcraft. In short, toads tend to ...

Bears look like textbook mammals, but hidden in their evolutionary history are two dramatic departures from the standard blueprint of growth and adaptation. For the first time, scientists have ...

It's coming up to a decade since Nintendo released Star Fox Zero for the Wii U in 2016. But if Nintendo won't get around to it, someone else has something very similar. Giles Goddard--one of the ...

Scientists have newly described three extraordinary species of tree toad that leapfrog over the egg-to-tadpole stage. The females give birth on land to dozens of toadlets, each measuring just a few ...

An international team of researchers have identified three new species of enchanting, pustular, tree-dwelling toads from Africa. Their solution for having offspring away from water? Skipping the ...