Frogs
From a Motorcycle Revving to a Pig Oinking, Eight Amazing Sounds Made by Frogs
All over the world, different types of frogs call out in various ways to warn others or attract mates
Endangered Sierra Nevada Yellow-Legged Frogs Are Making a Comeback
Scientists are celebrating the recovery of the species in Yosemite National Park, where they were decimated by the introduction of non-native fish and the deadly amphibian chytrid fungus
The Andes’ Translucent Glass Frogs Need to Be Seen to Be Saved
The amphibians are at the mercy of mining operations that are destroying their ecosystems, but local communities throughout South America are fighting back
How Frogs Are Kicking Back Against a Lethal Fungus
Scientists are seeing signs of resistance to the infections that have been wiping out the world’s amphibian populations—and they're developing methods to fight the pathogen
Scientists Unearth the Oldest Tadpole Fossil Ever Found, and It's a 161-Million-Year-Old 'Giant'
Found in a rock in Argentina, the six-inch-long tadpole sheds light on the history of frog metamorphosis
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'Frog Saunas' May Be the Key to Saving Amphibians From a Deadly Fungal Infection
Providing frogs with sun-warmed bricks inside mini-greenhouses can help them recover from chytrid and make them more resilient against the disease in the future, a new study finds
A Poisonous Diet Gives These Animals Their Own Toxic Defense
From monarchs to sea slugs, various creatures consume chemicals that keep predators at bay
A Modified Psychedelic Toad Toxin Reduces Signs of Depression and Anxiety in Mice, Study Suggests
Colorado River toads produce a psychoactive toxin that some have claimed has medical benefits. The new research suggests these benefits could be achieved without hallucinations
Move Over, Cicadas: These Living Things ‘Go Dark’ For a Long Time, Too
From frogs to orchids, many organisms go dormant or move underground for lengthy stints
Why Do Poison Dart Frogs 'Tap Dance' With Their Toes? Research Sheds Light on Feeding Time Footwork
Scientists observed frogs tapping their toes up to 500 times per minute when prey was present, suggesting the behavior is related to predation
The World's Smallest Vertebrate Is a Tiny Brazilian Frog, Study Finds
Adult male Brazilian flea toads are just over 7 millimeters long on average, and females measure about 8.15 millimeters
The Surprise Reappearance of a Rare Frog Has Scientists Leaping to Protect Its Habitat
The marsupial frog, which incubates its young in a pouch on its back, was thought to be extinct in some countries
Amphibians Are in Decline Across the Globe
About 41 percent of all species across the planet meet IUCN criteria for classification as critically endangered, endangered or vulnerable
Climate Change Is Pushing Many of the World's Amphibians Closer to Extinction
Just over 40 percent of amphibian species are at risk of going extinct, and humans' fossil fuel use is partly to blame, according to a new assessment
Pepón Osorio Pushes the Bounds of Public Art
The Puerto Rican artist emphasizes community in installations crafted from everyday objects
It Takes a Village to Save a Frog
A community in Ghana rallies to help the Togo slippery frog, an effort that benefits their own people and other endangered wildlife
These Frogs Turn Nearly Invisible While Sleeping
The transparent glass frog can hide 89 percent of its blood in its liver, new research shows
These Wasps Can Fight Predators With Their Spiky Genitalia
The insects jabbed their spines at hungry frogs in a similar way to how females sting
Why Frogs Survived the Asteroid That Wiped Out the Dinosaurs
Not too big, not too small—they were just the right size to live through Earth’s worst day
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