As winter fades and spring arrives, Connecticut’s wetlands, ponds, and forests come alive with the calls of frogs and toads. These amphibians are an important and often overlooked part of the state’s ...

Amphibians are cold-blooded animals that can live both in the water and on land. When we think of amphibians, frogs and toads instantly jump to mind. Usually, we think of frogs as being quite small.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Drought is a slow-moving catastrophe for most animals. Yet ...