Articles for tag: Amphibians

The Axolotl’s Central American Cousins: Amphibians With Hidden Powers

The Axolotl’s Central American Cousins: Amphibians With Hidden Powers

Annette Uy

Deep within the lush rainforests and serene freshwater bodies of Central America, a fascinating array of amphibians thrives alongside their more famous relative, the axolotl. While the axolotl, with its remarkable regenerative capabilities, has captured the imaginations of many, its lesser-known cousins also possess a suite of hidden powers that make them equally intriguing. These ...

Charming autumn view of a boat tour on the scenic canals of Bruges, Belgium.

Canals Are Killing Our Wildlife And the World Barely Notices

Jan Otte

Canals used for irrigation, transportation, and drinking water are becoming killing fields for animals all over the world. From Argentina’s dry plains to Mexico’s wetlands and Spain’s fields, animals are being drowned in these man-made waterways in alarming numbers. And even though the losses are astronomical, the problem continues to go largely unaddressed by policymakers ...