The Most Sci-Fi-Looking Frogs on Earth

Some frogs have evolved features so strange that scientists struggle to explain them, and a few look less like amphibians ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Red-Eyed Treefrog Eggs Hatch a Plan to Escape Warming Temperatures

A new study from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) shows that red-eyed treefrog embryos hatch early when exposed to high ammonia levels — an environmental cue that it’s too hot and ...
Phys.org

Beyond sound: Red-eyed treefrogs use sound and vibration in calls for mates and aggression

One would be hard-pressed to take a walk outside without hearing the sounds of calling animals. During the day, birds chatter back and forth, and as night falls, frogs and insects call to defend ...
New Scientist

Red-eyed tree frogs prefer mates whose croak vibrations they can feel

Female red-eyed tree frogs are more than twice as likely to select a mate if they can feel the vibrations of their call instead of only hearing it. These small, bright-green frogs (Agalychnis ...
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Red-Eyed Tree Frogs Are Masters of Camouflage

Red-eyed tree frogs are famous for their striking appearance, but their real talent lies in staying hidden. In this episode, we explore how these vibrant amphibians use clever camouflage and sudden ...
AOL

10,000 Frogs Later, California’s Red-Legged Frog Is Back in Yosemite

The California red-legged frog is a large frog that grows to about 2 to 5 inches in length. The frog can vary in color and is usually olive, brown, or grey. However, the underside of its belly and ...
The New York Times

How a See-Through Frog Hides Its Red Blood From Predators

The glass frog’s unusual adaptation to bolster its camouflage could offer clues for preventing deadly blood clots in people. By Veronique Greenwood At first glance, you might miss the glass frog of ...