Amphibian news, features and articles

Scientists recently described two new species of clown tree frogs, re-evaluating how the frogs were previously identified.

What does British naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough have in common with the Finnish founder of a symphonic metal band?

Male poison frogs are usually good dads. Usually.

Four newly discovered frog species from India are small enough to perch on a thumbnail with room to spare.

Some of the smallest known frogs in the world were recently discovered following a five-year survey in India.

When it's too darn hot, amphibian young adapt by changing their diet.

The baggy-skinned frogs absorb oxygen and environmental contaminants through their skin.

If predators come calling, a red-eyed tree frog embryo can drop out of its egg to safety in a matter of seconds.

Researchers brave wet nights and venomous snakes to observe a new frog mating behavior.

These images reveal the Bombay night frogs have seven mating positions, with one that was just discovered in which the male is loosely draped over the female.