Our desire for the companionship of exotic pets from around the world has fueled the spread of disease.

Diseases can cause animal populations to decline or even go extinct. And they’re often worsened by environmental threats caused by people.

California newts faced the worst drought conditions in 1,200 years, but new research finds that the lack of precipitation may not have been their biggest threat.

Well, more specifically their footprints. New research finds that elephants create foot-shaped habitats for breeding frogs as they travel through the forest in Myanmar.

The gigantic Ozark hellbender salamander is in trouble in the wild, but one zoo — and a hard-working team — is helping to boost its populations.

After decades of rumors and searches, the existence of a two-foot-long amphibian called “the reticulated siren” has finally been confirmed.

Research into the frog-killing chytrid fungus earns a Golden Goose Award, recognizing the value of federally funded science.

Many species could go extinct if the border wall is built, experts warn.