Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. “Cannibalism” sparks a visceral reaction in us, calling ...

A new study about tadpoles that turn into cannibals may sound like fodder for nature trivia, but it carries a much deeper message about evolution—and even about ourselves. The research, published in ...

I’ve heard the saying “All toads are frogs, but not all frogs are toads.” This phrase can be a mind twister until you concentrate on the meaning behind it. Both frogs and toads are amphibians in the ...

I’ve shared news of several species of extremely tiny frogs and toads, commonly known as flea-toads or toadlets (read more here and here). These tiny amphibians are remarkable because they are much ...

Paleontologists sifting through the archives of Los Angeles’ La Brea Tar Pits have discovered a new species of extinct Ice ...