The amphibians may be cute, but they’re threatening Tampa Bay’s native wildlife. Hannah Farrow is a reporter and newsletter producer. She can be reached at [email protected]. The Tampa Bay Times ...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — You know them for their bulging eyes, webbed feet and distinctive raspy call. You've probably seen them (or likely heard them) in your backyard. We're talking about the invasive ...

FLORIDA, USA — Cuban tree frogs can be difficult to distinguish from Florida native tree frogs, but knowing how to identify them can mean all the difference for both your and Florida's health. Cuban ...

It’s not a new invasion: The Cuban treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) was first found in the U.S. about a hundred years ago. Since then, this frog has made its way across Florida and other ...

The Cuban tree frog, invasive to the Caribbean, has shown no signs of slowing its spread. According to Wageningen Marine Research, the amphibian has touched down on another island. The St. Eustatius ...

Burmese pythons, Cuban tree frogs and hundreds of additional species faced the potential to spread into new territories because of hurricanes Helene and Milton, according to a new analysis and maps by ...