Scientists Grow Frog Embryos with Unnaturally Large Brains

Scientists Grow Frog Embryos with Unnaturally Large Brains

Because engineering freakishly brainy lab mice just wasn't enough to give us regular folks nightmares, apparently

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 15th, 2014
Oil Roads in the Amazon Found to Harm Plant-Dwelling Frogs

Oil Roads in the Amazon Found to Harm Plant-Dwelling Frogs

Researchers find oil roads cause high-living frog populations to decline

Two Species of Mouth-Brooding Frog Go Extinct

Two Species of Mouth-Brooding Frog Go Extinct

A widespread fungal infection is the most likely culprit

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 4th, 2013
Australian Peninsula Reveals Hints of a Lost World

Australian Peninsula Reveals Hints of a Lost World

Three new species have been discovered in natural rainforest fortress

PETA Desperate to See “Frog Torture Event” in Tennessee Canceled

PETA Desperate to See “Frog Torture Event” in Tennessee Canceled

The organization wants others to join its cause, save innocent frogs from being murdered

Frogs, Toads and Lizards Risk Becoming Extinct in the US

Frogs, Toads and Lizards Risk Becoming Extinct in the US

Researchers say wildlife refuges, national parks do little to help these species

Stunningly Tiny Endangered Frogs Are Bred in Captivity for the First Time

Stunningly Tiny Endangered Frogs Are Bred in Captivity for the First Time

The limosa harlequin frog is native to Panama, risks becoming extinct

Eight New Frog Species Discovered in Wilderness Sanctuary

Eight New Frog Species Discovered in Wilderness Sanctuary

Seven of these eight species are critically endangered, conservationists warn

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 24th, 2012
Bacteria Now Used to Rescue Endangered Frog Species

Bacteria Now Used to Rescue Endangered Frog Species

Amphibians are likely to make a comeback, all thanks to an anti-fungal bacteria

In India, Frog Poaching Might Get You in Jail

In India, Frog Poaching Might Get You in Jail

Increased forest patrol aims at safeguarding these amphibians

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 5th, 2012
Rainforest Frog Named After Prince Charles of England

Rainforest Frog Named After Prince Charles of England

Ecuador's forests now house “blue-blooded” frog species

Smallest Vertebrate on Earth Is a Tiny Frog

Smallest Vertebrate on Earth Is a Tiny Frog

The creature was discovered in 2009, but it was only now revealed

Size of Crib Enclosed in Some Frogs' Calls

Size of Crib Enclosed in Some Frogs' Calls

This information is apparently essential to their prospective mates

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 16th, 2011
Why Frogs Jump So Far

Why Frogs Jump So Far

The secret lies within their tendons, not their muscles

  • Nature
  • By Smaranda Biliuti
  • October 8th, 2010
There is a Frog Killer in the UK

There is a Frog Killer in the UK

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 7th, 2010
Ancient Frogs Show Tectonic Movement Patterns

Ancient Frogs Show Tectonic Movement Patterns

The amphibians rode continents to spread around the globe

 
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