Quick Take Boulenger’s backpack frog carries eggs in a dorsal pouch on its back instead of dropping them into water. This ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. In the Cretaceous forests of ancient Madagascar, one frog ...

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 ...

Crawfish frogs (Lithobates areolatus) were once common throughout the central and southern United States, but are now in decline in some of their range. The reasons aren’t completely known, but some ...

In nature, size is often misleading. Some of the most powerful defences on Earth belong not to large predators, but to ...

Have you ever wondered how city life affects animals like frogs? A new study reveals that urban Túngara frog tadpoles develop faster —but end up being smaller — than tadpoles from forests, probably ...

A new study reports that city frogs sing more complex and attractive songs than their country cousins. Urban frogs can get away with producing more conspicuous mating calls, which are preferred by ...

RJ Mackenzie is a freelance science writer with a neuroscience degree. RJ Mackenzie is a freelance science writer with a neuroscience degree. View full profile RJ Mackenzie is a freelance science ...

Animals protect themselves from being eaten by other animals in countless ways. Some are commonplace. Others are unconventional. Camouflage and running are well-known defenses. Not being seen by a ...

Poison? What poison? Some bacteria may treat the powerful toxins bathing poison dart frog skin like a buffet. The alkaloid chemicals that poison dart frogs wield on their skin increase the variety of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. To avoid being poisoned by their own prey, some animals must rely on ...