Amphibian news, features and articles
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Transparent glassfrogs 'vanish' at night by hiding red blood cells in liverGlassfrogs 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.
By Joshua A. Krisch Published
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Chernobyl radiation set off black frog surge while green frogs 'croaked.' Evolution explains why.Chernobyl frogs' evolution shows how they have adapted to live with higher radiation by turning black.
By Jennifer Nalewicki Last updated
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Adorable 'chocolate frog' discovered in crocodile-infested swampScientists cataloging tree frogs in New Guinea stumbled across a never-before-seen 'chocolate frog' with brown skin and adorable eyes.
By Brandon Specktor Last updated
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Frogs: The largest group of amphibiansFun facts and frequently asked questions about frogs, the largest and most diverse group of amphibians on Earth.
By Patrick Pester Published
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Axolotls: The adorable, giant salamanders of MexicoReference Starring in mythological origin tales, axolotls are threatened salamanders that may hold the key to regenerating body parts in mammals.
By Jeremy Rehm Last updated
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Crypto organization names newfound glass frog species — here’s why that's concerningA new species of glass frog has been named by a cryptocurrency organization, triggering concern over the high environmental cost of crypto.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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What's the difference between a frog and a toad?The difference between a frog and a toad is mainly skin-deep. Here's how to tell the amphibians apart.
By Elizabeth Howell Published
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Newfound species of wee frogs found in Mexico can fit on your fingertipScientists recently described six new species of miniature frogs that inhabit forest floors in Mexico and Guatemala.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Frogs regrow amputated legs in breakthrough experimentResearchers have stimulated limb regrowth in frogs' amputated legs after giving them to a "cocktail" of drugs encased in a silicon stump called a "BioDome."
By Patrick Pester Published
