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How do scientists monitor the populations of the threatened California red-legged frog? With careful listening and a little ...
Infected male alpine tree frogs set about fathering far more offspring, helping avoid extinction in the wild – for now.
University of Melbourne research shows male alpine tree frogs are breeding more when infected with the deadly chytrid fungus in an attempt to keep the species alive.
Our research indicates the separation of Australian tree frogs and South American tree frogs is at minimum 55 million years ago.
Fossils Show That These Ancient Frog Families Split Apart at Least 55 Million Years Ago Learn more about the lineages of Australian and South American tree frogs, which separated approximately 55 ...
Australia's oldest prehistoric tree frog hops 22 million years back in time Date: May 14, 2025 Source: University of New South Wales Summary: Scientists have now discovered the oldest ancestor for ...
Despite their relatively similar appearances, the tree frogs consistently differed genetically and acoustically. Researchers soon realized they’d discovered seven new species of tree frog.
Seven newly discovered species from the tree frog genus Boophis, found across the rainforests of Madagascar, emit special bird-like whistling sounds in their communication with other frogs.
The Eiffinger's tree frog (Kurixalus eiffingeri), found on Ishigaki and Iriomote islands in Japan, has a unique biological adaptation: its tadpoles do not defecate during their early developmental ...
FROG TAKEOVER: Why development may be helping the Cuban tree frog overrun Florida WPTV's Kate Hussey went out on a call to catch Cuban tree frogs that invaded a Port St. Lucie backyard ...
Researchers in Australia spotted a magnificent tree frog with blue skin — the result of a rare genetic mutation called axanthism, which suppresses yellow pigments that usually tint the frogs green.