There’s a march underway in the wild spaces of Lacey. Over leaves and around blades of grass, thousands of tiny feet plod with a single-minded purpose. It’s mating season for the rough-skinned newt.

Sometimes smooth, sometimes slippery, but always unique. Introducing one of the most interesting salamander relatives: newts. Newts are found in Europe, Asia, and North America. This lizard-frog ...

BLOOMINGTON − WonderLab employees and visitors are mourning the death of one of the science museum's most beloved creatures.

LINCOLN ― Springtime is an exciting time for Vermonters who like to get outdoors and explore the state's wildlife. As the winter ice thaws, some popular creatures to look out for in Vermont are ...

Holding a newt is one of the most sought-after wildlife encounters among the North Bay’s elementary school set. Each year, thousands of school kids eagerly await their field trip to one of our ...

Eye of newt? Check. Toe of frog? Yes, lots of those. It’s not a medieval potion Shedd Aquarium has cooked up, however, or an ingredients list for the witches of “Macbeth.” It’s a new, special exhibit ...

It takes only about 10 seconds of gazing into its eyes to fall in love with a newt. And as Valentines go, newts have a lot to recommend them. Holding a newt in your hand is among the most intimate ...

It's Newt Night. Frog Fest. Salamanderpalooza. The temperature is brushing up against 50 where I live, and it's been drizzling for a couple of days. And so, the amphibians, the goggle-eyed, slightly ...

This story is part of our ultimate guide to hiking in L.A. You can buy a print copy at the L.A. Times store. Spoiler alert: You probably aren't going to see P-22 on a hike in Griffith Park. Coming in ...

The Greater Mekong region in Southeast Asia holds an incredible range of biodiversity, and new species found in 2015 include a "Ziggy Stardust" snake and a newt that resembles a "Star Trek" Klingon.

We're tempted to, simply because just about everyone is inclined to ribbit, or at least attempt a croak, when thinking about the frogverse. And while these little leapers are certainly quite cute, ...