One of the world’s rarest toads has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside its country of origin by scientists at Manchester Museum, part of The University of Manchester . The ...

Gabriela b Bittencourt-silva The Carchi Andes toad has been rediscovered Despite the bleak picture for many of the world's amphibians, there is some good news. Four species thought to be extinct ...

The "monster" specimen is six times bigger than the average toad, weighs 2.7kg, and could break a world record. Dubbed "Toadzilla", the animal was quickly placed in a container and removed from ...

The fatal disease can cause reddened and sloughed skin, hind-limb convulsions, ulcers or hemorrhaging, and respiratory and nervous-system problems — and it's responsible for the decline of about 200 ...

The Calyptocephallela gayi, or Helmeted Water Toad, is one of the largest frogs in the world, growing up to over 30 cm (1 foot) in length and weighing up to 1 kg (2.2 lbs). The amphibian has seen ...