Amphibians

Amphibian Features

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  It's a Frog's Life

  They look like spilled candy. You'll be tempted to scoop one up and cup it in your hands. But let it go, because the red-eyed tree frog's life is an extraordinary journey.

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  Photos: Ten "Lost" Amphibians

  From the golden toad to the Turkestanian salamander—the quest begins for the ten likely extinct amphibian species conservationists most want to rediscover.

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  Spotted Salamander

  Go underground and meet this salamander that's both large and common, yet so secretive it’s rarely seen.

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  Coming This Fall

  Don't miss Great Migrations, a seven-part television event taking you around the world on the arduous journeys millions of animals undertake to ensure the survival of their species.

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  Kids: Frog Creature Feature

  Get fun facts on red-eyed tree frogs, plus video, audio, photos, and more at National Geographic's Kids site.

Animal News

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  Tarzan Chameleon Found

  The discovery on Madagascar of the new species—given away by its flat snout—is a "Tarzan yell for conservation," a new study says.

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  Lizard Evolving for Live Birth

  A skink species lays eggs on coasts but births babies in mountains, giving a glimpse of how placentas evolved, scientists say.

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