Frogs
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
When the Heat Is on, Red-Eyed Treefrogs Hatch Early
The embryos make the move from clutches on leaves to rainforest ponds below
Amphibian Plague Led to Malaria Surge in Humans
A new study marks the first time the frog pandemic has been linked to human health
The Pumpkin Toadlet’s Miniature Size Makes It a Lousy Hopper
These amphibians’ tiny inner ear canals make balancing mid-jump a challenge
How Did Thousands of Frog Bones End Up Buried at an Iron Age Settlement?
Archaeologists are trying to make sense of the remains, found in a ditch in England
Six New Miniature Frog Species Discovered in Mexico
The amphibians are found under leaf litter and hatch fully grown
Critically Endangered Spotted Tree Frogs Released Into the Wild in Australia
Bushfires, fungal disease, predation and other threats have pushed these amphibians to the brink of extinction
Frogs Can Regrow Lost Legs in the Lab. Now, Researchers Say Human Limb Regeneration Could Happen 'in Our Lifetime'
A 24-hour treatment using a five-drug cocktail kickstarted a yearlong regrowth process in the amphibians
Frog Foam May Help Deliver Drugs to Human Skin
A new study suggests the concoction created by mating amphibians may help dispense medicine slowly over time
How the Newly Discovered, Mud-Loving 'Zombie' Frog Got Its Name
German team discovers new amphibian species and two others deep in Amazon rainforest
Scientists Discover 'Chocolate Frog' in New Guinea
Despite its distinct cocoa color, the new species is related to the green tree frog
Biologists Discover New Species of Glowing Pumpkin Toadlet
The bright orange amphibian, which shines green under UV light, is different from other pumpkin toadlets due to its appearance and call
This Map Shows You the Odds of Finding a New Species in Your Neighborhood
The 'Map of Life' predicts where undiscovered birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals could be found around the world
Page 1 of 5