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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.
Hellbender salamander dads are cannibalizing their young, and deforestation may be to blame
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Deforestation is forcing hellbender salamander dads to eat their young.
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.
'Monster cane toad' dubbed 'Toadzilla' found in Australia
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Rangers in Australia stumbled upon a giant cane toad resembling a "football with legs"
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.
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.
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.
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.
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