But now the amphibian, described by one researcher as a "living fossil", is facing severe threats from factors including climate change and pollution. :: This Earth The frog can grow over to 11 inches ...

Amphibians are cold-blooded animals that can live both in the water and on land. When we think of amphibians, frogs and toads instantly jump to mind. Usually, we think of frogs as being quite small.

Scientists found a “large” creature with spines on its belly in a stream in China and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Getty / iStockphoto As darkness settled across southern China, ...

Quick Take Boulenger’s backpack frog females carry fertilized eggs in a dorsal pouch, providing protection and moisture.

Scientists found a “large”-eyed creature with an “hourglass pattern” in bushes of India and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Getty / iStock As the sunset across eastern India, a ...

Scientists found “large” creatures with spines on their bellies near a waterfall in Vietnam and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Pham, Hoang, Phan, Pham, Ong, Nguyen, Ziegler and ...