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What is the Puerto Rican crested toad? The Puerto Rican crested toad is the only toad species native to Puerto Rico. Named for the bony crests above its large, golden eyes, this toad is also ...

The animal in question is the Surinam toad, scientifically known as Pipa pipa. Though it might sound unbelievable, this ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. Cane ...

How do these toads keep failing upward, and what can we do about it? Say hello to the Cane Toad: the epitome of failing upward. Join the Fascinating Fails team as we explore how we may need to rethink ...

The natterjack toad, the UK's loudest amphibian, has made a "remarkable comeback" at a national park in southern England. It follows a conservation project at the South Downs National Park to provide ...

Visitors to national parks in the southwest keep kissing frogs, but they’re not hoping they’ll turn into a prince. The rare Sonoran desert toad, also known as the Colorado river toad, naturally ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Community News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Cane toads, the legacy of a failed attempt to eradicate the cane beetle, have plagued Queenslanders ...