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A frog is seen diving headfirst into a flower's bulb to access nectar.

Brazilian tree frogs could be the 1st example of amphibians pollinating flowers, study finds

By Jennifer Nalewicki published

Scientists in Brazil may have observed the first example of an amphibian pollinating a flowering plant.

A frog clings to a tree branch.

Otherworldly 'Lord of the Rings' frog discovered in the mountains of Ecuador

By Sascha Pare published

A previously unknown frog species was discovered in Ecuador and named after fantasy author J. R. R. Tolkien.

A group of glassfrogs sleeping together upside down on a leaf, showing their leaf camouflage in transmitted (downwelling) light.

Transparent glassfrogs 'vanish' at night by hiding red blood cells in liver

By Joshua A. Krisch published

Glassfrogs can render themselves nearly invisible while they sleep with a unique trick; they pack nearly 90% of their red blood into one of their organs.

A colored gradient of frogs, from black to green.

Chernobyl radiation set off black frog surge while green frogs 'croaked.' Evolution explains why.

By Jennifer Nalewicki last updated

Chernobyl frogs' evolution shows how they have adapted to live with higher radiation by turning black.

The chocolate frog has been hiding in the crocodile-infested swamps of New Guinea, evading detection until now.

Adorable 'chocolate frog' discovered in crocodile-infested swamp

By Brandon Specktor last updated

Scientists cataloging tree frogs in New Guinea stumbled across a never-before-seen 'chocolate frog' with brown skin and adorable eyes.

A photo of a Javan tree frog on a log with its mouth open.

Frogs: The largest group of amphibians

By Patrick Pester published

Fun facts and frequently asked questions about frogs, the largest and most diverse group of amphibians on Earth.

Lime-green Hyalinobatrachium nouns was named for the Nouns decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), a group that uses cryptocurrency to buy and sell non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Crypto organization names newfound glass frog species — here’s why that's concerning

By Stephanie Pappas published

A new species of glass frog has been named by a cryptocurrency organization, triggering concern over the high environmental cost of crypto.

Craugastor cueyatl on a Mexican 10-peso coin, which has a diameter of 1.1 inches (28 millimeters).

Newfound species of wee frogs found in Mexico can fit on your fingertip

By Mindy Weisberger published

Scientists recently described six new species of miniature frogs that inhabit forest floors in Mexico and Guatemala.

An African clawed frog with normal limbs.

Frogs regrow amputated legs in breakthrough experiment

By Patrick Pester published

Researchers have stimulated limb regrowth in frogs' amputated legs after giving them to a "cocktail" of drugs encased in a silicon stump called a "BioDome."

A close up of a blue poison dart frog

Poison dart frogs: Facts about the beautiful but deadly amphibians

By Scott Dutfield published

Reference They might look cute, but the toxins from a poison dart frog can be strong enough to kill several humans.

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