Learn why White’s tree frogs are considered low risk pets and what care, habitat, and health needs to consider before owning one.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. John Gould, an amphibian scientist at the University of Newcastle ...

Green tree frogs are some of the most commonly seen tree frogs in the world. Two primary species share the specific name “green tree frog”: the American species and the Australian species. Australian ...

Newly discovered evidence of Australia’s earliest species of tree frog challenges what we know about when Australian and South American frogs parted ways on the evolutionary tree. Previously, ...

Someone in northwestern Australia heard a “laughing” sound coming from the backyard. They recorded the sound and submitted it to a citizen science database. Scientists listened to this laugh-like ...

In a remote part of Australia, researchers recently stumbled upon an unusual, blue-skinned tree frog. This individual is a rare genetic mutant of the magnificent tree frog, a large amphibian that’s ...

Scientists at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia found an odd-colored frog due to a rare mutation. A photo shows the “once-in-a-lifetime” sight. Photo from J. Barker and the Australian Wildlife ...

Frogs in northern Australia have to find a way to survive months of cold, dry climate. Their solution? Hang around outside just long enough to trap condensation, which they use to hydrate themselves.