Category: Frog & Amphibians Information & News

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. [...]

World Frog Day!
Celebrate this most interesting herp. [...]

Rare Albino Ensatina Salamander Spotted In Vancouver, BC’s Stanley Park
Stanley Park Ecology Society members spot rare albino Ensatina Salamander. [...]

New Marsupial Frog Species Discovered In Peruvian Andes
The new marsupial frog, Gastrotheca dysprosita hails from the Cerro Barro Negro mountain in Peru. [...]
Marin County, Calif. Water District Looking for Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog Docents
Frog docents will warn hikers not to trample frog breeding grounds in Marin County, Calif. [...]

Two Texas Salamanders Get ESA Protection
Salado and Georgetown salamanders of Texas get Endangered Species Act Protections [...]
Peru's Manú National Park World's Most Diverse For Reptiles And Amphibians
Manú National Park in Peru is home to 287 species of reptiles and amphibians. [...]