A rare toad changed the fate of a river by becoming the first amphibian to halt a hydroelectric dam. It's now in trouble.

The admirable little red-bellied toad is the size of a thumb, but it has achieved giant feats: In 2014, it prevented the ...

Not in many parts of Alabama that are home to chorus frogs. Multiple species of frogs form loud groups on rainy winter nights, particularly in south Alabama. Winter breeding frogs like the Upland ...

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Learn more about the most exciting species found around the world in 2025, from the deep sea to the western Himalayas.

When the year began, we penciled into our publication calendar the idea to finish 2025 by naming a Portlander of the Year. By ...

Much-loved by locals and bringing in more than 250,000 visitors a year, Litchfield National Park has become one of the ...

Leading a Neil Diamond tribute band and becoming the pingpong champion of the world might not sound like the loftiest or most ...

From a butterfly shaped by 40,000 years of isolation to creatures 1,400 feet below the sea, scientists uncovered thousands of ...

For those seeking more challenge, Decker Creek Trail offers steeper sections and more rugged terrain, with the reward of accessing some of the park’s most secluded and pristine areas. During spring, ...

The tradition started in 1955 when NORAD’s predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command, was on the lookout for any sign ...