Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction

A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.

Viral desert rain frog joins Red List after fame fueled its exploitation in the pet trade

Known online for its squeaky call and almost toy-like look with wide eyes and a notably round body, the desert rain frog has drawn a huge fanbase. Scientists now warn that the popularity has come at a ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

From desert frog to deep-sea molluscs, remarkable species at risk – IUCN Red List

Deep-sea mining threatens over half of molluscs reliant on hydrothermal vents, today’s update of The IUCN Red List of ...
IFLScience

The Marshmallow-Sized Desert Rain Frog Can Waddle 38 Meters In A Night

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...
Forbes

This Desert Frog Can Survive 30 Years Without Water—A Biologist Explains Its Hidden Trick

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Drought is a slow-moving catastrophe for most animals. Yet ...