The Houdini of Australia’s rainforest, the great barred frog, is an escape artist who has plenty of tricks to help it elude predators. Growing up to 8 centimeters in length, these frogs are often dark brown in color, which helps them blend in with the fallen leaves. Leer más.

These are not the best of times for amphibians. All around the world, populations of frogs, salamanders and newts are declining. At least 489 species (7.8% of all known amphibians) are nearing extinction. More than a hundred of these endangered species have not been seen in recent years, and have likely gone extinct already. Leer más.

Murky floodwaters are receding from Bangkok’s inundated outskirts to reveal some scary swamp dwellers who moved in while flooded residents were out — including crocodiles and some of the world’s most poisonous snakes. Leer más.