Tag: amphibians
Biology: The offspring drinks from the cloaca – knowledge
Feeding offspring with nutrient-rich milk is a typical trait of mammals. Researchers were accordingly surprised when they discovered an amphibian that produces nutrient milk. The egg-laying, worm-like species provides its…
Bavaria: Industry and conservationists work together to protect amphibians – Bavaria
The yellow-bellied toad was once widespread in the stream and river landscapes of Bavaria. There it colonized the many ponds and other small bodies of water that formed over the…
Chicken and Egg Problem: In the beginning there was neither chicken nor egg – knowledge
What came first, chicken or egg? That’s a question that science is having a surprisingly difficult time with, there’s a stalemate. Chicken and egg are mutually dependent, one cannot exist…
PCR test: Rare spadefoot toad detected in Nuremberg – Bavaria
During the corona pandemic, the PCR test was considered the ultimate in detecting a virus infection. It impressed in terms of sensitivity (what was that again?) and specificity (also forgotten…
Skin fungus threatens the population of fire salamanders – Bavaria
An imported skin fungus could mean the end for the fire salamander in Germany. To save him from extinction, animals would have to be taken into human care. This is…
The first amphibians are already migrating again – Bavaria
In view of the mild temperatures, the first toads, newts and other amphibians have migrated back to their mating waters in Bavaria. Individual animals have already been on the move…
Amphibian extinction leads to more cases of malaria – Health
Dozens of frog, salamander and other amphibian species disappeared from parts of Latin America in the 1980s to 2000s. The decline in these species not only disturbs the ecological balance,…
Which reptiles and amphibians are increasing again in Munich – Munich
When you enter Markus Baur’s office, you cannot overlook his great passion. Around his desk are numerous aquariums full of turtles. Baur runs a sanctuary for reptiles and amphibians in…
Which reptiles and amphibians are increasing again in Munich – Munich
When you enter Markus Baur’s office, you cannot overlook his great passion. Around his desk are numerous aquariums full of turtles. Baur runs a sanctuary for reptiles and amphibians in…
Dangerous hike: conservationists help amphibians across the road – Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen
Not only people have spring fever, but also animals – including amphibians such as frogs, amphibians and toads. As soon as winter is over, they are drawn back to the…