Wood frogs — Lithobates sylvaticus, also known as Rana sylvatica — live farther north than any other amphibian, even beyond the Arctic Circle. Unlike most frogs, they don’t overwinter underwater. They ...

A brightly coloured tropical frog under threat of extinction is the focus of a new research project hoping to better understand how environment and diet influence its development and behaviour.

A tree frog basks in the sun while perched on a leaf at Magnuson Park in Seattle. Courtesy Steve Russell After years without a pet, I seem to have acquired one, accidentally. It’s not a species I ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Frogs are well known for their sticky, whip-like tongues, lumpy ...

Indonesia's lush islands continue to reveal their secrets, and the latest discovery is bound to captivate nature enthusiasts. A recently identified species of frog, known as Limnonectes phyllofolia, ...

As we exit this awesome month of August, the world of nature continues to be filled with varied and interesting happenings. For the first time since mid-April, we have a setting sun before 8 p.m. The ...

Red-eyed tree frog. Photo by Rhett Butler. In recognition of Amphibian Ark winning mongabay.com’s 2011 conservation award, our pictures of the day this week will focus on amphibians. The red-eyed tree ...