Art often imitates life. In Marvel Comics, Wolverine was named after a mammal known for its aggression. And while wolverines ...

Sometimes smooth, sometimes slippery, but always unique. Introducing one of the most interesting salamander relatives: newts. Newts are found in Europe, Asia, and North America. This lizard-frog ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A small but mighty cohort of endangered newts is showing promise in Portland. Last August, the Mazama newt — an amphibian species ...

You’re probably familiar with the basic amphibian life plan: Start as a wriggly, water-breathing tadpole, transform into an adult that breathes air. This is the pattern followed by all our frogs and ...

A “cute little newt” has found itself in the middle of a fight between a leading environmental organization and the Trump administration. The Center for Biological Diversity on Thursday announced its ...

Anton Sorokin was hiking in the hills near his home in Berkeley when he came across a pond that was packed full of newts. For a couple of delightful hours, he watched the amphibians swim to the ...

Spanish Ribbed Newts are one of the most fascinating amphibian species in the world. Also known as Iberian Ribbed Newts, they hail from Spain, Portugal, and Northern Morocco. Unlike axolotls and ...

LINCOLN ― Springtime is an exciting time for Vermonters who like to get outdoors and explore the state's wildlife. As the winter ice thaws, some popular creatures to look out for in Vermont are ...

Researchers describe the new species as having "large" eyes and "v"-shaped teeth, according to a new peer-reviewed study A brand new species has been discovered in China. Researchers initially noticed ...