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" ...
The week started with an audible sign that perhaps spring has actually arrived: The beloved pinkletinks, our local name for ...
The genus Gracixalus belongs to the family of Old World Tree Frogs and is geographically dispersed from Myanmar and western Thailand to Laos, Vietnam, and further to southern China. Despite the ...
As winter fades and spring arrives, Connecticut’s wetlands, ponds, and forests come alive with the calls of frogs and toads. These amphibians are an important and often overlooked part of the state’s ...
Georgia is not only famous for its delicious peaches and historical landmarks but also for its native animals. These official animals, ranging from mammals to reptiles, hold a special place in Georgia ...
Springtime in the Bay Area brings with it lush green landscapes, vibrant wildflowers and buds breaking open on trees. And in some places, the soundtrack to all that visual beauty is the chorusing of ...
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 ...
In the spring, one will hear migrating sandhill cranes above the Rio Grande before they can be seen against the hazy sky. Watch long enough, however, and you will see the flocks swirling higher and ...
The Gulf Coast state of Louisiana is recognized for its culture, cuisine, and wildlife. From the alligators lurking in its bayous to the colorful birds soaring through its skies, Louisiana is home to ...
Alexei Navalny was murdered by Russia with a type of frog poison, the governments of the United Kingdom, Sweden, France, Germany and the Netherlands have concluded. In a joint statement on Saturday, ...
Male Sierran chorus frogs change their breeding calls depending on the temperature, a UC Davis study found. (BenderPhoto, Getty Images) When the time is right, a good love song can make all the ...