Category: Frog & Amphibians Information & News
Tree Thinning At Lake Tahoe On Hold Due To Potential Negative Effects To Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog
A tree thinning project to decrease the change of catastrophic wildfires at Lake Tahoe has been postponed due to concerns that the project could have [...]
Mass Die Off Of Wood Frog Tadpoles Concerns Scientist
A mass die off of wood frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus) in a half-acre pond in Brunswick, Maine has caused concern for the scientist who owns the pond. E [...]
Biologists Release California Red-Legged Frog Tadpoles Into Santa Monica Mountains
About 850 tadpoles were released into two streams in the Santa Monica Mountains. [...]
USFWS To Analyze Potential Impact Of Pesticides On Amphibians
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will analyze certain pesticides on their impact on wildlife in the United States [...]
How Do Alaskan Wood Frogs Freeze And Thaw?
Alaskan wood frogs can freeze and thaw due to sugar buildup in their bodies. [...]
Student In Japan Films Japanese Giant Salamander Near Drainage Canal
The giant salamander is listed as near threatened by the IUCN. [...]
Frogs Can Resist Chytrid Fungus
Study says frogs that survive exposure to chytrid build resistance to the fungus. [...]
Frogs Jump Differently Based On Their Environment
Not all frogs can jump as far as the "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County." [...]
It is Official! The California Red-Legged Frog Is That State’s Amphibian!
The California red-legged frog is now the official state amphibian of California. [...]
Dyeing Dart Frog Color Patterns Differ From Frog To Frog
The varying color patterns of dyeing dart frogs affect how potential predators see the frogs. [...]
David Beckham Is Afraid Of Frogs
Footballer admits in interview with BBC's Michael Palin that he doesn't like frogs. [...]
Illinois Man Finds Frog In Kale, Keeps It As Pet
This little treefrog was found in a bunch of kale. [...]
Poison Frogs Of The Genus Mantella
How to identify and care for mantella frogs. [...]
14 New Frog Species Discovered In India’s Western Ghats Mountain Range
They are named dancing frogs due to the male's leg kicking during breeding season. [...]
Treefrog In Fish's Mouth Photo Generates 5 Million Views On REPTILES Facebook Page
Australian angler Angus James was about to release the jungle perch when he noticed a live green treefrog in its mouth. [...]
Mountain And Sierra Yellow-Legged Frogs Added To Endangered Species List
The amphibians have been devastated by pollution, pesticides and the chytrid fungus. [...]
Frog Skin Mucus Can Be Tested For Chytrid Resistance
Scientists use midwife toad skin mucus to develop a defense against the chytrid fungus. [...]
Two Coqui Frogs Captured on Oahu in Hawaii
The Coqui frog has become established on the Big Island of Hawaii. [...]
Frogs Die Quickly When Exposed To Pesticides
Study shows frog mortality rates ranging from 100 percent after just one hour to 40 percent over 7 days. [...]
California Red-Legged Frog As State Amphibian?
The California red-legged frog may become the official amphibian of California. [...]
Appalachian Salamanders Shrinking Due To Climate Change
Study noticed an 8 percent decline in salamander size from 1980 to 2012. [...]
Once Thought Extinct Andean Toad Rediscovered
A single Tandayapa Andean toad was first discovered in 1970 and rediscovered in 2012. [...]
SAVE THE FROGS! Grand Opening Celebration Slated for March 29 in Berkeley, Calif.
Grand opening celebration will include a frogging expedition in Strawberry Canyon. [...]
