The hairy frog, also known as the wolverine frog or horror frog, is a remarkably unique species of frog native to Central Africa. Hairy frogs (Trichobatrachus robustus) are in the “squeaker” frog ...

Scientists suggest female frogs listen for changes in the male calls as a signal for when it's warm enough to mate.

What may sound like a spa day for frogs is all part of a global effort to fight the chytrid fungus — the deadly pathogen responsible for what scientists have called the largest disease-driven loss of ...

On Friday, March 20, frog supporters worldwide celebrate and plan to take action for amphibians. This leap towards conservation helps highlight the vital role frogs play in our ecosystem and ...

It’s been 17 years since the bright yellow Panamanian golden frog ( Atelopus zeteki) hopped through its native habitat. But ...

We all know the usual pollinating suspects like bees and butterflies. However, one adorable little Brazilian frog might be getting into the pollination game. The Izecksohn’s Brazilian tree frog was ...

Frogs are interesting creatures, but they are best admired in marshes and other natural habitats, not on your front porch.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s not easy being green, but a newly described amphibian ...

From the brightly colored poison frogs of South America to the prehistoric-looking newts of the Western US, the world is filled with beautiful, deadly amphibians. Just a few milligrams of the newt’s ...

Karen Lips, an amphibian ecologist and tropical biologist, is an associate professor at the University of Maryland in College Park. She contributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & ...

DNA analysis reveals a fanged frog scientists thought was one species for nearly 200 years is actually several hidden species ...