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New Jelly-Bean-Size 'Masked' Frog Discovered in the Andes
By Stephanie Pappas published
A cute new Andean frog has a dark-brown "face mask" and a white mottled belly. The little guy is not much bigger than a jelly bean.
Deadly Fungus Could Threaten US Salamanders
By Stephanie Pappas published
An emerging infectious fungus that causes salamanders to die in droves could soon land on North American shores, scientists warn.
Squee! New Absurdly Tiny Frogs Found in Brazil
By Stephanie Pappas published
Each smaller than a thumbnail, seven new species of frog have been discovered in the cloud forests of Brazil. Some have warty coverings while others are smooth with spots.
Kermit the Frog Look-Alike Among 5 New Species Uncovered
By Laura Geggel published
The planet is crawling with critters, but scientists are meeting some of them only just now.
Kermit the Frog Look-Alike Discovered in Costa Rica
By Megan Gannon published
The inch-long species, scientifically named Hyalinobatrachium dianae, joins Costa Rica's 13 other glass frogs.
Shape-Shifting Frog Can Change Its Skin Texture
By Becky Oskin published
A fingernail-size frog that can morph its skin texture from spiny to smooth in just minutes is the first shape-shifting amphibian ever found, according to a new report.
Freaky Frog Photos: A Kaleidoscope of Colors (Gallery)
By Julie Larsen Maher published
Outside the world of cartoons and children's books, the frog color palette is much more than green.
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