![Amphibian crisis: 41% of species deemed threatened with extinction Amphibian crisis: 41% of species deemed threatened with extinction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696572897_Amphibian.jpg)
Amphibian crisis: 41% of species deemed threatened with extinction
A growing proportion of species being imperiled by disease and climate change, research shows.
Sun Oct 08 2023
![Please don't lick psychedelic toads, warn US park officials Please don't lick psychedelic toads, warn US park officials](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668164426_toads.jpg)
Please don't lick psychedelic toads, warn US park officials
Anyone seeking a hallucinogenic high from the wart-covered amphibians is more likely to end up seriously ill.
Sun Nov 13 2022
![Back to Nature: Colombian officials free nearly 2,000 rescued animals Back to Nature: Colombian officials free nearly 2,000 rescued animals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41627354242_IGUANA.jpg)
Back to Nature: Colombian officials free nearly 2,000 rescued animals
The animals were released into lagoons and forests after being seized and rehabilitated by authorities fighting wildlife trafficking.
Tue Jul 27 2021
![Male Brazilian frog stays loyal to two females in 'harem' Male Brazilian frog stays loyal to two females in 'harem'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41597407530_Frog.jpg)
Male Brazilian frog stays loyal to two females in 'harem'
Animal mating systems exist on a continuum between polygamy which is associated with an earlier stage in evolution and monogamy.
Sat Aug 15 2020