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How A Sleepy Ancient Amphibian Became A Link To An Endangered Language | Defector

A new species of burrowing amphibian was discovered by David Lovelace in Wyoming's Serendipity Beds, challenging previous assumptions about fossil saturation.

Scientists name newly discovered ancient amphibian species after Kermit the Frog

The fossil of a 270m-year-old amphibian ancestor was named Kermitops gratus after Kermit the Frog for its resemblance to the TV icon.
Kermitops is considered a key evolutionary step as one of the first true amphibians in the transition from water to land.

How A Sleepy Ancient Amphibian Became A Link To An Endangered Language | Defector

A new species of burrowing amphibian was discovered by David Lovelace in Wyoming's Serendipity Beds, challenging previous assumptions about fossil saturation.

Scientists name newly discovered ancient amphibian species after Kermit the Frog

The fossil of a 270m-year-old amphibian ancestor was named Kermitops gratus after Kermit the Frog for its resemblance to the TV icon.
Kermitops is considered a key evolutionary step as one of the first true amphibians in the transition from water to land.
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#conservation

A rare species was saved from the brink of extinction in Yosemite

Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs face extinction due to invasive trout and a deadly fungus, but reintroduction efforts show promise for the species' survival.

London Zoo welcomes one of the world's largest frogs, giant salamanders and big-headed turtles

Critical endangered mountain frogs and other unique reptiles and amphibians are highlighted in London Zoo's new exhibit.
Conservation efforts for rare and unusual species are supported through captive breeding programs at the zoo.

First look: inside London Zoo's brand-new reptile house

The 'Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians' exhibition at London Zoo opens on March 29, featuring 33 different species, including rare and endangered animals like giant salamanders and mountain chicken frogs.
The new enclosure is meticulously designed to meet the specific needs of each individual species, with 11 climate-controlled zones, 50 aquatic systems, and carefully planted habitats.

A rare species was saved from the brink of extinction in Yosemite

Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs face extinction due to invasive trout and a deadly fungus, but reintroduction efforts show promise for the species' survival.

London Zoo welcomes one of the world's largest frogs, giant salamanders and big-headed turtles

Critical endangered mountain frogs and other unique reptiles and amphibians are highlighted in London Zoo's new exhibit.
Conservation efforts for rare and unusual species are supported through captive breeding programs at the zoo.

First look: inside London Zoo's brand-new reptile house

The 'Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians' exhibition at London Zoo opens on March 29, featuring 33 different species, including rare and endangered animals like giant salamanders and mountain chicken frogs.
The new enclosure is meticulously designed to meet the specific needs of each individual species, with 11 climate-controlled zones, 50 aquatic systems, and carefully planted habitats.
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The oldest tadpole ever found is 161 million years old and amazingly preserved

Tadpole fossils from the mid-Jurassic period confirm that these creatures existed 161 million years ago, 20 million years earlier than previously thought.

Meet 7 newly described frog species, all named after Star Trek characters

Seven newly identified frog species in Madagascar are named after Star Trek captains due to their unique, futuristic-sounding calls.

How Salamanders Skydive From the Tallest Trees in the World | KQED

Wandering salamanders steer in the air using their flexible tails and specialized feet for precision landing.
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How Glue Helps Frogs Out of Sticky Situations

Amphibians use fast-acting glue from noodle-like proteins in their mucus to deter predators and foil scientists.

She Didn't Like His Song, So She Tried to Eat Him

Females of the green and golden bell frog species may resort to cannibalism if they are not pleased by the song of a male, making them ultimate predators for males.

How Glue Helps Frogs Out of Sticky Situations

Amphibians use fast-acting glue from noodle-like proteins in their mucus to deter predators and foil scientists.

She Didn't Like His Song, So She Tried to Eat Him

Females of the green and golden bell frog species may resort to cannibalism if they are not pleased by the song of a male, making them ultimate predators for males.
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The First Amphibian Known to Beg Its Mother for Milk Is More Bizarre than You Might Imagine

Caecilians are unique amphibians resembling worms, difficult to study due to living underground and rarity.
A new study reveals surprising behaviors in ringed caecilian hatchlings, such as feeding on their mother's skin.
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