How to tell the difference between a common frog and a common toad; Think toads are ugly? Think again – as these stunning ...

Explosions are messy at the best of times, but when the thing exploding is an animal, or part of an animal, it rarely ends ...

But one particular amphibian can kill your pet. The cane toad, also known as the bufo toad or the marine toad, is known for the large, poisonous glands behind its eyes that secrete toxins when it’s ...

In the spring of 2005, common toads in Germany and Denmark began dying in a violent and highly unusual way. Witnesses observed the animals swelling, twitching, and then rupturing, scattering organs ...

Rats are not always viewed in a positive light. Scientists are becoming increasingly aware, however, that the Australian water rat could play a vital role in keeping some invasive species in check in ...

Cane toads are an invasive species in Florida that secrete a powerful toxin deadly to pets. The toxin, called bufotoxin, can cause seizures and death in dogs in as little as 15 minutes. If a pet ...