For nearly two centuries, a small brown frog living in Southeast Asian rainforests was considered a single, well-understood ...

At first glance, the picture below seems like it’s of a spider or perhaps a small insect. But if you look closer, it becomes clear that the animal in this picture is not a bug, but rather a tiny frog: ...

DNA analysis reveals a fanged frog scientists thought was one species for nearly 200 years is actually several hidden species ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Frogs are well known for their sticky, whip-like tongues, lumpy ...

Vijayan's night frog (Nyctibatrachus pulivijayani), a 13.6 mm miniature-sized frog from the Agasthyamala hills in the Western Ghats in India, sits comfortably on a thumbnail. It is one of seven newly ...

The poison dart frog may be tiny, but it is one of the most toxic animals on Earth. Found in the rainforests of Central and South America, these brightly colored frogs carry powerful toxins in their ...

These tiny frogs have an enormous voice for their size, and the recent warm evenings have been filled with their lovely chorus.

Measuring just 7.7 millimetres, Paedophryne amauensis is the smallest known vertebrate on Earth. Discovered in Papua New ...

The combination of fluid and tiny hairs in the inner ear help the vertebrate brain interpret an organism’s position in space and provides a sense of balance. Although these vestibular systems evolved ...

Screaming or yelling is a natural reaction to a threat. One animal you’d likely never expect to hear this from, though, is a frog, which is more often associated with croaking. This is why rain frogs ...

As a veterinarian, especially an Australian one, Meaghan Barrow is no stranger to diagnosing and treating sick animals of all shapes and sizes. But even she was daunted by the prospect of operating on ...