The report said the “defining” weather of 2025 was the warmest and sunniest spring on record, followed by a record hot summer and widespread drought, which saw streams and ponds dry up, rivers and ...

The National Trust’s annual round up of the year shows the impacts of climate-fuelled extremes on landscapes and wildlife.

Many people are surprised to learn that some of the most common visitors in British gardens can’t legally be trapped, […] ...

Your favorite groceries can look and taste different depending on where you buy them. Find out why British sodas and eggs are different than those in the U.S.

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

Tahra Zafar has made creatures for “Harry Potter” and “Star Wars.” Her latest project? Bringing the beloved bear to the stage ...

Scientists have found a new orange toad species in Brazil that is so small it fits on the tip of a pencil, highlighting the need for more conservation efforts in the country’s mountainous forest areas ...

Urbanisation is rapidly changing landscapes, but little is known about its impact on smaller, less charismatic species such as frogs or toads. A new assessment in Bengaluru, looks at urbanisation’s ...

I spotted this creature at Killygarvan graveyard, Rathmullan, Co Donegal in July – a toad – but it doesn’t match the pictures of Irish toads. Francis McNicholl That is because it is not our native ...

A WILDLIFE charity are looking for volunteers after research has shown a rapid decline in toad populations. Ringwood and Poulner Toad Patrol have issued an urgent plea for resident to help protect ...