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OUR BASEMENT is typically dry, but when we installed a new furnace years ago, we also had a sump pump installed. In the first crazy winter rain event this season, the sump pump had a minor malfunction ...

Sonoran Desert toads use a fascinating defense mechanism against predators—hallucinogenic toxins. But nature has found a way around it. Amphibians are remarkably resilient creatures. In the 300 ...

Arizona is home to seven species of toads and all of them are toxic. Here's everything to know about these amphibians and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Brought in to address a problem, cane toads now represent ...