Frogs and toads, salamanders and newts, wormlike (and little-known) caecilians—these are the class Amphibia ... The culprit: amphibian chytrid fungus, which first appeared here in 2004 and ...

But one amphibian breaks the mold—and might even be S-tier in its ecosystem. Let’s break down the whole class and uncover the secret top-tier beast hidden among the frogs. Samuel Alito Comment ...

Wandering salamanders control their veritable grip by pumping blood into and draining it from translucent toes, as they glide and land on towering redwoods.