Woman Surprised by an Unusual Stowaway in Her Amazon Delivery
The other day, Ally Romaine was unpacking an olive tree she’d ordered from Amazon, excited to add a touch of greenery to her New York apartment. Carefully peeling away the…
Woman Relocates to Florida, Only to Find Thousands of Tiny Intruders in Her New Home
“They’re everywhere. All over. In everything. And they just keep coming in the waves and masses.” When Lenora Ramsey and her family moved into their new home earlier this month,…
Tiny Speck on Hand Turns Out to Be an Adorable New Frog Species
They’re the second-smallest vertebrates in the world 😱 At first glance, the picture below seems like it’s of a spider or perhaps a small insect. But if you look closer,…
Tiny Discovery: Newly Identified Flea Toad in Brazil Ranks as Second Smallest Vertebrate
A newly discovered tiny toad from a Brazilian rainforest has earned the title of the world’s second-smallest vertebrate. Researchers have recorded the flea toad at slightly more than a quarter…
Tadpoles’ Clean Pool Trick: Weeks Without Pooping!
Some tadpoles go through the first weeks of life without pooping—at least that’s the case for Eiffinger’s tree frogs (Kurixalus eiffingeri), according to a report in Ecology on September 22.…
Tiny Saunas: Frogs’ New Weapon Against Chytrid Fungus
Frogs battling a deadly fungal infection might find unexpected relief in tiny brick saunas. Researchers discovered that green and golden bell frogs, afflicted by chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), could improve…
Retaining Wall Reveals Adorable Surprise Through Hidden Hole
“I certainly had to take a second look.” A few years ago, while walking through the parking lot of her apartment complex, Cady Fletcher noticed something odd about a nearby…
Toad Safeguard: Patrols Initiated for Road Crossings
Volunteers have kicked off their annual patrols to aid migrating toads in safely crossing roads. The Ellesmere Toad Patrol is currently assisting amphibians in navigating Swan Hill, Caegoody Lane, and…
Pond Patrollers Wanted: Join Jersey’s Wildlife Project
Wildlife enthusiasts are being urged to participate in a project aimed at monitoring Jersey’s pond life. The government of the island has arranged a free Pondwatch event at the Frances…
Woman Shares Her Toilet With Wild Frog Named Stanley for Months
He’s determined to stay. Louise Drolz has had an unexpected guest in her home in Australia for the past few months. She’s named him Stanley, and he’s no ordinary visitor—he’s…