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 ...

Right now, many of us have a bit of moss sitting in our Christmas decorations at home. Some of us picked it ourselves in the ...

Snakes, scorpions and toads are among the stowaways a rescue charity has collected from suitcases and shipping containers this year. The National Centre for Reptile Welfare, based in Tonbridge, Kent, ...

Cane toads, aka bufo toads, in Florida secrete a toxin that can harm or even kill animals that lick, bite or eat them, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jen Reeder is an award-winning journalist who specializes in pets. Many animal lovers feel their pets are family members, so it’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 ...

Every pet owner wants the best for their animal so that they can lead a long, healthy life. However, cat owners could unknowingly put their pets at risk if they make one of several common mistakes.

With the festive season in full swing all across the world, ensuring our four-legged companions stay safe is more crucial than ever. Fallen knick-knacks on the floor, Christmas decorations strewn ...

Conservationists are calling on the public to help in the effort to combat one of the country's nastiest invasive species, responsible for massive destruction of ecosystems and native wildlife. As ...

AS you get geared up for Christmas you’re probably putting up plenty of fun decorations. Although they look dazzling, a vet has warned of the potential dangerous some decorations can cause. “Many ...