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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fossil reveals a very primitive form of amphibian that inhabited the Northeast 280 million years ago

Fossilized jaws discovered in northeastern Brazil represent a primitive amphibian species that lived during the Permian period.

Mar 22 β€’ 09:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Giant Sand Toad Found: Why Its Size Surprised Experts

A giant sand toad was discovered in PiriΓ‘polis, Maldonado, surprising experts with its size, as typical specimens of this species measure up to 12 centimeters.

Mar 16 β€’ 20:05 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Wikiri Sapoparque: the sanctuary that protects 70 species of frogs with medicinal secrets in their skin

Wikiri Sapoparque in Ecuador is a sanctuary for 70 species of frogs and toads, emphasizing the country's rich biodiversity and the medicinal properties found in these amphibians.

Mar 15 β€’ 14:30 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The spring migration of amphibians has begun. There are frog crossings near PΓ­sek roads

Spring amphibian migration is underway, with designated crossings for frogs near PΓ­sek roads.

Mar 13 β€’ 11:26 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Discovery of a new species of frog in MG reinforces the importance of research and preservation of the Cerrado

A new frog species named Ololygon paracatu has been discovered in the Cerrado region of Northwest Minas Gerais, Brazil, highlighting the area's biodiversity and the need for conservation efforts.

Mar 11 β€’ 08:00 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeonju City Reviews Temporary Parking Lot Plan to Preserve Toad Breeding Ground

Jeonju City is reconsidering its plan for a temporary parking lot due to concerns over damage to local amphibian breeding grounds, particularly for toads.

Mar 5 β€’ 05:58 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Fossil Find in Steigerwald: A Prehistoric Mystery - Where Did the Mass Grave of Giant Amphibians Come From?

Scientists have potentially solved the mystery of a mass grave of giant amphibians discovered in a quarry in Bavaria, Germany, in 2021.

Mar 4 β€’ 12:01 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Dachau: Nature Conservationists Seek Amphibian Rescuers

Nature conservationists in Dachau are seeking volunteers to help protect migrating amphibians from being run over as they cross roads during their seasonal journey.

Mar 2 β€’ 14:24 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

131 species of amphibians and 52 of reptiles recorded in the Napo River basin, Ecuador

Researchers have documented 131 amphibian species and 52 reptile species in the Napo River basin, highlighting its biodiversity.

Feb 18 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Species Protection: Toads and Frogs Can Come

Amphibians are set to migrate to their breeding waters as the weather warms, with conservation efforts underway to protect them during their journey.

Feb 18 β€’ 09:39 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
Life & Tech

Could salty 'spas' and hot 'saunas' save the world's frogs from fungus?

Scientists are testing man-made 'spas' and 'saunas' in a unique trial aimed at reintroducing the green and gold bell frog to the ACT, potentially combating a global threat to amphibians from chytrid fungus.

Feb 3 β€’ 05:44 UTC

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