It spends its life in the moist leaf litter, feeding on tiny invertebrates. The Surinam Toad is one of the most unusual frogs you’ll ever encounter. Native to South America, it’s known for its ...

At first glance, both a toad and a frog have a similar appearance. They are both tailless amphibians belonging to the Anura order. They both have similar behaviors. So, how can you tell them apart?

“Despite being among the smallest frogs globally (the second smallest amphibian species), it exhibits skeletal traits typical of larger frogs,” scientists wrote. “During its ...

I remember hiking in a state forest in northern Wisconsin with Roy while we stayed at a friend’s cottage. We discovered a ...

By Laura Baisas Posted on Oct 15, 2024 5:00 AM EDT Scientists have discovered seven new species of tree frogs in the lush rainforests of Madagascar. These small amphibians make strange ...

Frogs and toads are especially sensitive to climate changes that involve loss of water because they have thin skins, which must remain moist for them to survive. Without water, they suffocate.

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen say the frogs, found across the rainforests of Madagascar, emit whistling sounds while communicating with others of their species. “That is why we ...

Seven New Frog Species Discovered in Madagascar: Sounds Like Something from Star Trek Oct. 15, 2024 — Researchers have discovered seven new species of tree frogs that make otherworldly calls in ...

If you think all frogs croak, you'd be wrong. Seven newly discovered species from the tree frog genus Boophis, found across the rainforests of Madagascar, emit special bird-like whistling sounds ...

Male glass frogs guard their eggs diligently. They stay near the clutch, protecting it from predators and keeping it moist by absorbing water and spreading it across the eggs. Glass frogs spend ...

Deep in the forests of Madagascar, researchers have discovered seven new species of frogs and named them after characters from Star Trek. “The calls of the frogs remind us strongly of iconic ...

Frogs that whistle “like sound effects from Star Trek” have been discovered by scientists. Most people would associate frogs with croaking, but the newly identified animals in Madagascar, an ...