amphibian
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In a rescue mission on Wednesday, amphibian and reptile experts found dead wildlife, but also some survivors which were collected and relocated.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The extinct spadefoot toad, now named Spea labreae, represents the first new extinct amphibian species discovered from the famous fossil site.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Researchers in Los Angeles have made a ribbiting new discovery at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum — an extinct amphibian from the ice age.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
The team focused on antimicrobial peptides, which are natural chemicals released from amphibian skin that serve as an important part of their immune system.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
It is, in fact, an amphibian, which can live in or out of water.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
The Assn. of Zoos and Aquariums Wildlife Confiscations Network was notified about a box truck filled with more than 2,000 animals, including fish, reptiles, invertebrates and amphibians, according to the release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
The same fragility may also mean that many extinct reptiles and amphibians have disappeared from the fossil record entirely.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Researchers say amphibians provide a window into the past because they don’t travel far during their lifetimes and are sensitive to climate change.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Young amphibians are largely protected because tadpoles and larvae lack the keratin rich skin that Bd feeds on.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
The larger-than-usual animals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians scattered among the people in the stands were also grieving.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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