Two Asian common toad couples mating in Karnataka, India. The yellow toads pictured are male and the brown toads are female. Susanne Stückler As the first monsoon rains in India and southeast Asia ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Brought in to address a problem, cane toads now represent ...

Sonoran Desert toads use a fascinating defense mechanism against predators—hallucinogenic toxins. But nature has found a way around it. Amphibians are remarkably resilient creatures. In the 300 ...

Since toads typically feed at night, albino toads would struggle to compete for resources during crucial developmental stages in nature. The study's broader significance lies in demonstrating how ...