Male green treefrogs attract mates with loud calls, but new research shows parasites can subtly change those signals.
Across the animal kingdom, sound is more than communication—it's a signal of survival and success. From birds and primates to insects, fish, and amphibians, animals broadcast acoustic "advertisements" ...
Researchers exploring Uganda’s Kibale National Park have discovered seven new species of frog-like leafhoppers. The tiny ...
Snakes can sometimes be unwelcome guests in your garden or backyard, but you may inadvertently be giving them an invitation if you have these plants.
In each column we bring you the profile of a different member of our therapy animal team and explain how they help in ...
What may sound like a spa day for frogs is all part of a global effort to fight the chytrid fungus — the deadly pathogen responsible for what scientists have called the largest disease-driven loss of ...
Scientists are using man-made frog 'spas' and 'saunas' in a world-first attempt to reintroduce a frog species to the ACT, nearly 50 years after it went locally extinct. If it works, scientists say the ...
Amphibians can be fascinating, low-maintenance pets that provide a unique window into the natural world. These remarkable creatures, with their dual lives in water and on land, captivate both children ...
Frogs make fascinating and unique pets, but they require specific care that differs significantly from more traditional pets like cats and dogs. Before you jump into frog ownership, it’s essential to ...
Could guts save your butt? A new study reports that bacteria found in the intestines of Japanese tree frogs show remarkable promise in treating colorectal cancer. A research team from the Japan ...
I found this green tree frog perched in the limbs of a banana pepper plant in my garden. The tree frog is providing a service to the vegetables by eating all sorts of small insects. I do not use ...