Articles for tag: Frogs

There Are Frogs in the Philippines That Hatch Tadpoles in Their Backs

There Are Frogs in the Philippines That Hatch Tadpoles in Their Backs

Annette Uy

Imagine a mother nurturing her babies not with a gentle hug or a warm nest, but by carrying them under her own skin. In the lush rainforests of the Philippines, this astonishing scenario is not a fantasy—it’s the reality of a bizarre and breathtaking amphibian. These frogs, known locally as “marsupial frogs” or more scientifically ...

The Frog That Breaks Its Own Bones to Make Claws (Hairy Frog)

The Frog That Breaks Its Own Bones to Make Claws (Hairy Frog)

Annette Uy

Imagine a creature so determined to survive that it shatters its own bones to unleash hidden weapons. It sounds like something from a nightmare or a superhero comic book, doesn’t it? Yet, deep in the rainforests of Central Africa, such an animal exists. Meet the Hairy Frog, also ominously known as the “Wolverine Frog.” With ...

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Scientists Discover Tiny Fanged Frog in Indonesia

Andrew Alpin

The rugged, diverse landscape of Sulawesi, Indonesia, has long fascinated scientists with its unique biodiversity. In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from the Field Museum in collaboration with the Bogor Zoology Museum unearthed the world’s smallest fanged frog. These species challenge our understanding of amphibian life in the region. Introducing The World’s Smallest Fanged Frog This ...

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The Frogs That Can Freeze Solid and Come Back to Life

Annette Uy

Imagine a creature that can endure the harshest winter cold by freezing solid, only to thaw out and return to life as the warmth of spring returns. This isn’t the beginning of a science fiction tale but rather the remarkable reality of certain frog species. These frogs possess an extraordinary ability that defies what we ...

Cane Toads and the Unintended Consequences of Biological Invasions Down Under

Cane Toads and the Unintended Consequences of Biological Invasions Down Under

Annette Uy

Lightning streaks across the northern Australian sky, illuminating a landscape both breathtaking and battered by an accidental experiment. Imagine a single decision, made in hope, unraveling into chaos for decades. The story of cane toads in Australia stings with irony—an invasion born from good intentions that spiraled into an ecological disaster. Their journey, marked by ...

Some German Frogs Scream Loudly When Touched, Just for Drama

Some German Frogs Scream Loudly When Touched, Just for Drama

Annette Uy

Imagine strolling through a quiet forest in Germany, the morning mist curling around your boots, when suddenly a high-pitched screech slices through the calm. It’s not a bird, not a fox, but a tiny frog letting loose an alarm so dramatic, you might think it’s auditioning for a role in a horror film. Believe it ...

The World’s Flattest Frog: A Tale of Evolution, Squishiness, and Silliness

The World’s Flattest Frog: A Tale of Evolution, Squishiness, and Silliness

Annette Uy

Imagine a creature so bizarre and squishy that, if you found it pressed beneath a stone, you might think it was a living pancake. Welcome to the odd world of the world’s flattest frog: the Bornean flat-headed frog. This animal has evolved to defy expectations—no lungs, paper-thin bodies, and a lifestyle so strange it almost ...