Amphibian news, features and articles
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Frog Embryos Speed-Hatch to Escape DangerIf predators come calling, a red-eyed tree frog embryo can drop out of its egg to safety in a matter of seconds.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Freaky! New Frog Mating Position DiscoveredResearchers brave wet nights and venomous snakes to observe a new frog mating behavior.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Photos: Bombay Night Frogs Get BusyThese images reveal the Bombay night frogs have seven mating positions, with one that was just discovered in which the male is loosely draped over the female.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Dying Breed? Zoo Toils to Save Strange 'Scrotum Frog'A critically endangered frog, whose juices are used in virility shakes, finds a new home in captivity, but will researchers be able to save the species?
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Photos: America's Only Lake Titicaca FrogsAlso referred to as scrotum frogs, these critically endangered amphibians are the main ingredient in virility shakes.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Elusive 'Dancing Frog' Tadpoles Finally GlimpsedFor the first time, scientists have unearthed and examined the elusive, underground-dwelling tadpoles of the Indian dancing frog.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Purple Digging Frog Undergoes Amazing TransformationBizarre purple frogs found only in India undergo a dramatic change to adopt an underground lifestyle. For instance, they develop strong digging arms and a wedge-shaped skull for burrowing.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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'Wasteland' Frog Fits on a Thumbnail, Chirps Like a CricketA newly described species of frog is so small that it can sit comfortably on the tip of your thumb, and has a distinctive call that sounds like a cricket's chirp.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Baby Frogs Dine on Mom's Unfertilized EggsBy Jeanna Bryner Published
