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In the wild, survival is a game of strategy, instinct, and deception. One of nature's most fascinating tricks is thanatosis, or playing dead-a defense mechanism used by various animals to escape ...

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Oriental fire-bellied toads (Bombina orientalis) are the most commonly available variety of fire-bellied toads and deserve special mention for their exceptional hardiness and vibrant appearance.

Fire-Bellied Toad. Image via Unsplash. Fire-bellied toads (genus Bombina) employ a multi-faceted defense strategy that combines thanatosis with chemical warfare. When threatened, these amphibians flip ...

As monsoon storms roll in across Southern Arizona, so do poisonous toads, posing a serious danger to your pets.

A new study about tadpoles that turn into cannibals may sound like fodder for nature trivia, but it carries a much deeper message about evolution—and even about ourselves.

The Yezhong horned toad is only found on a single mountain peak in the Yezhong Nature Reserve, according to a study. Photo by Liu J, Feng C-B, Shen T, Li S-Z, Cheng Y, Wei G, Wang B, Su H (2025 ...

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If you’ve recently adopted a pet frog or are planning on taking one in and aren’t sure how to care for it yet, you probably have all kinds of questions about their needs in captivity. From figuring ...