Major conservation efforts are underway to save the critically endangered Panamanian golden frog from extinction:: Colon ...

For a quarter of a century, Panamanian golden frogs were not seen in the wild. These brightly colored little amphibians had been wiped out by a fungal disease. Thankfully, experts at the Smithsonian’s ...

The Panamanian golden frog was made extinct in the wild due to a deadly fungus called Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis. A coalition of expert agencies successfully bred the frogs in captivity. In 2025, ...

Smithsonian and global partners are reintroducing Panamanian golden frogs and other amphibians while learning to combat ...

As dozens of frog species have declined across Central America, scientists have witnessed a remarkable chain of events: With fewer tadpoles to eat mosquito larvae, rates of mosquito-borne malaria in ...

Snakes are normally perceived as animals which move on the ground and glide in silence through tall grasses and sand. However ...

Big progress with our tree frogs and it feels amazing to see things improving. From small wins to noticeable changes, this journey shows how patience and care really pay off. #TreeFrog #AmphibianCare ...

By Beverly Belcher Woody Last week, we looked at Daisy’s long career at The Enterprise and her memories of traveling down the ...