Their ears are primed for a low-key generator noise that is unmistakably cane toad. "I'm the toad catcher," said Mr Jago, who, with his assistant, Matthew Templeton, and a dozen other catchers are the ...

When some toad toes tap, maybe it’s the beat, not the motion, that matters. The resulting vibrations could agitate insects and other little morsels, setting them wriggling and scuttling in a flurry of ...

Sonoran Desert toads use a fascinating defense mechanism against predators—hallucinogenic toxins. But nature has found a way around it. Amphibians are remarkably resilient creatures. In the 300 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The Kihansi spray toad is a tiny, vibrant amphibian that ...