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'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.

Axolotls: The adorable, giant salamanders of Mexico
By Jeremy Rehm last updated
Reference Starring in mythological origin tales, axolotls are threatened salamanders that may hold the key to regenerating body parts in mammals.

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.

What's the difference between a frog and a toad?
By Elizabeth Howell published
The difference between a frog and a toad is mainly skin-deep. Here's how to tell the amphibians apart.
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