Category: Frog & Amphibians Information & News
Indian Dancing Frog Tadpoles Finally Observed
The Indian dancing frog (Micrixalus herrei), a frog that waves its legs when courting mates as well as in defense of its territory has been known to s [...]
USFWS Releases Draft Recovery Plan for Tiger Salamander
The recovery plan for the California tiger salamander was 10 years in the making. [...]
New Frog Species Discovered in Laterite Rock Formations of India
Microhyla laterite was discovered in laterite rock formations on India's coast. [...]
New Bush Frog Discovered in Western Ghats Region of India
The frog was discovered in the Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve. [...]
As Zika Virus Spreads, Argentinians Turn To Frogs And Toads For Mosquito Abatement
Tadpoles of certain frog and toads have been observed feeding on mosquito larvae, but not necessarily the Aedes aegypti mosquito. [...]
Hellbender Salamander Conceived With Cryopreserved Sperm Hatches at Nashville Zoo
It is hoped that assisted reproductive technology can help bolster wild populations of the Eastern Hellbender Salamander. [...]
Indian Treefrog Rediscovered, Placed In Brand New Genus
Franky’s treefrog was rediscovered by accident by renowned biologist Sathyabhama Das Biju [...]
Japanese Scientists Regenerate Functional Joints In Xenopus laevis
Xenopus laevis can regenerate functional joints after amputation. [...]
Interim Ban Placed On Importation And Interstate Transport Of 201 Salamander Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has instituted an interim ban on the importation of 201 salamanders for the pet trade. The restriction is [...]
Freedom Frog Released From Pennsylvania Prison
Prisoner finds a frog in the prison yard and releases him when he got out. [...]
Six New African Clawed Frog Species Discovered
DNA, voice recordings, CT scanning of internal anatomy, and chromosome analysis determined the species were new to science. [...]
New Treefrog Species Discovered In The Brazilian Atlantic Forest
Dendropsophus bromeliaceus is found in bromeliad plants filled with rainwater. [...]
More Than 300 Herps Taken in Calgary, Canada Seizure
Acting on a tip, the Calgary Humane Society seized 300+ reptiles, amphibians and arachnids. [...]
Red Strawberry Poison Dart Frogs More Aggressive Than Green Counterparts
It is suggested that coloration plays a role in aggressiveness of strawberry poison frogs. [...]
Today Is National Baw Baw Frog Day In Australia
The Baw Baw frog is critically endangered and is currently known in just a single locality in Australia. [...]
Scientists Eliminate Chytrid Fungus In Five Mallorca Ponds
The controversial chemical Virkon was used to clear Mallorcan midwife toad ponds of the Chytrid fungus. [...]
Toads Of The United States
If you want to keep any of the common North American toads as pets, keep in mind that they hide most of the time. [...]
Natural History Of The Spotted Salamander
Although not as popular in the pet trade as its larger cousin, the tiger salamander (A. tigrinum), the spotted salamander is an equally impressive ani [...]
Japanese Giant Salamander To Headline New Honolulu Zoo Reptile And Amphibian Exhibit
Four Japanese giant salamanders from a sister zoo in Japan are now at the Honolulu Zoo. [...]
Amphibians Can See Infrared Light
The enzyme Cyp27c1 helps amphibians see above and below the water [...]
Two Amphibian Species That Lived 278 Million Years Ago Discovered in Brazil
Timonya annae was a small amphibian but it had fangs and gills [...]
Frog Loving French Town Constructs Frog Tunnels To Prevent Roadkill
The French eat about 80 million frogs every year in stews and frog legs. A French council in Vern-Sur-Seiche, Brittany have done something of a differ [...]
Natural History And Captive Care Of The Fowler's Toad
Located in Southeast New England (coastal Massachusetts specifically), peninsular Cape Cod extends into the Atlantic Ocean with its 90 miles [...]
Poison Dart Frogs May Have Higher Extinction Rates Than Other Frogs
Animals that use other defenses such as mimicry, camouflage and warning coloration tend to evolve more efficiently. [...]
