Editor's note: Karen Glennemeier, a research biologist on Shedd Aquarium's freshwater research team, has decades of experience in amphibian research and habitat restoration. The scientist from ...

Q. Last year you provided facts about salamanders. What can you tell us about frogs and toads? How are they different from other animals? What makes them special? A. Salamanders, although abundant in ...

Researchers have enlisted citizen scientists—regular people like me and, maybe, you, too!—to help crowdsource important data for years now. Founded in 1998, FrogWatch USA is one of the longest-running ...

No matter where you live in Houston, chances are you're not far from frogs and toads. Listen for them at night, because you're more likely to hear them than to see them. Among the species you'll hear ...

One of the summer's natural phenomena is the very large number of frogs and toads. I can hardly walk across the yard without encountering one, and sometimes, one shows up on the deck behind the house.

Frogs and toads are some of the most charismatic wildlife in the garden. Their calls mark the arrival of spring, their presence indicates a healthy ecosystem, and their antics bring joy. However, many ...