Amphibious

Last year, BeTriton introduced an innovative ebike camping trailer that doubles as an electric boat. Now it's back with an electrified version that puts out its own motor power so cyclists can tow it via a traditional bicycle, no need for an ebike.

Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) have unveiled a new type of amphibious vehicle that can hover like a drone, take winged flight like a plane, then dive at high speed underwater like nothing else – called the Nezha-SeaDart.

Swiss clean-energy aviation startup JEKTA has announced a partnership with fuel-cell powertrain developer ZeroAvia to extend the flight range and payload capacity of an upcoming electric amphibious passenger aircraft called the PHA-ZE 100.

An amphibian has lived up to its name, swapping out its usual green coloring for bright blue, in the first-ever record of a magnificent tree frog with this appearance. It's stunned scientists, who know they're unlikely to see this again.

Long before dinosaurs roamed the Earth, another giant predator claimed the top spot in its environment. Meet Gaiasia, a huge salamander-like creature that stalked the Permian swamps.

Textron is developing a remarkable new Surface Effect amphibious transport for the US Navy and Marines. It can carry 50 tonnes of cargo, skims the waves at 50+ knots (57+ mph, 92+ km/h), and operates in water just four feet (1.2 m) deep.

Amphibious etrike camper innovator BeTriton has realized there's some demand for a more flexible multi-use ebike/camper/boat solution. It has introduced a boat-camper trailer that adventurous cyclists can tow with their own electric bicycles.

If you've ever tried flying a drone, you'll know how hard it can be to land one in just the right place … now imagine trying to land one on a boat out at sea. The VT-Naut is designed to make things easier, by performing belly landings on the water.

Although the Nemo submarine is billed as "the lightest manned submersible ever built," it's still typically hefted into the water via a crane on a yacht. The Beachlauncher offers an easier alternative, in which the sub is simply driven into the sea.

During the European frog's 'explosive breeding' sessions, it's not uncommon to see multiple males pile on a single female. Now, they're fighting back, performing some Oscar-worthy acting to convince their pushy mates that the coupling is a dead end.

Turkish startup SealVans has launched two amphibious caravan models that combine the features of a boat and a traditional caravan. The amphibious vehicles are a unique solution for adventurous families who want to explore both land and sea.

On the tip of a multi-vehicle offensive meant to fill in some market gaps, ARGO is launching the all-new Sasquatch XTX. The high-riding amphibious swamp machine rolls and swims with 71-inch tires, carrying a full pickup box for maximum utility.