Modern toads (Bufonidae) are among the most successful amphibians on the planet, a diverse group of more than 600 species that are found on every continent except Antarctica. But just how did they ...

Look for them in the grass, especially near freshly watered lawns and near waterways. At first glance you might think it’s a small bug. New toads start out very small and they can be hard to identify.

In 1935, native beetles were wreaking havoc on Australia’s sugar cane crops in Queensland. The beetle larvae lived in the ...

If you're a bipedal fungi, life is looking very good for you right now. In particular, Toad — the cute little Nintendo character who resides in the Mushroom Kingdom — is having a moment this summer.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Thousands of highly ...

A new amphibious critter, named “Toadzilla” by its discoverers, has been crowned as the world’s largest known toad, clocking in at roughly 6 pounds — that’s about six times the average for its species ...

QUEENSLAND, Australia (WKRC/CBS Newspath) - Australian park rangers believe they have stumbled upon a record-setting giant toad deep inside a rainforest in the country’s state of Queensland. Dubbed ...

It is early evening in Australia's top end, and a hunter stalks its prey. Keenly alert, the northern quoll follows the sound of rustling in the leaf litter. It must be some kind of frog, the small ...