Sometimes smooth, sometimes slippery, but always unique. Introducing one of the most interesting salamander relatives: newts. Newts are found in Europe, Asia, and North America. This lizard-frog ...

There’s a march underway in the wild spaces of Lacey. Over leaves and around blades of grass, thousands of tiny feet plod with a single-minded purpose. It’s mating season for the rough-skinned newt.

Juneau has four resident amphibians that breed in fresh water: wood frogs and western (boreal) toads, which have geographic ranges extending way up north, Columbia spotted frogs, which range to about ...

General principles -- Background biology -- Accommodation: cages and equipment -- Controlling the environment -- Natural vivaria -- Outdoor vivaria -- Food and ...

Fight or flight. They’re basic animal responses once considered purely instinctual—or perhaps strictly a natural learning process—but they may actually be a combination of the two. According to ...

Many people don’t realize that many amphibians are carnivores or at the very least insectivores. These animals hunt for food and consume their prey. This can present some challenges for owners who are ...