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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.

Snakes insert their heads into living frogs' bodies to swallow their organs (because nature is horrifying)
By Mindy Weisberger published
In two new studies, researchers identified more snakes that disembowel frogs to eat their organs, a gruesome habit that was only recently discovered.

After being swallowed alive, water beetle stages 'backdoor' escape from frog's gut
By Mindy Weisberger published
An aquatic beetle species takes unusual action to escape digestion after being swallowed by frogs.

Frogs' skulls are more bizarre (and beautiful) than you ever imagined
By Mindy Weisberger published
Remarkable images capture a wide range of spikes, spines, bumps and pits in the skulls of frogs.

World's Largest Frogs Can Move Rocks Half Their Weight ... for Their Wee Pollywogs
By Laura Geggel published
The world's largest frogs may also have the best pollywog daycare on the market.

Wee Orange 'Pumpkin' Frogs Have Bones That Glow Through Their Skin
By Mindy Weisberger published
The frogs' glowing patterns may be a form of communication.

Newly Discovered 'Starry Dwarf Frog' Wears a Galaxy on Its Back, Hides in Dead Leaves
By Brandon Specktor published
This frog looks like a pile of dead leaves and carries the sky on its back.

Oldest Frog Relative from North America Could Fit on Your Pinky Finger
By Laura Geggel published
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