Frogs have long held a bad rap (at least among some people) for being slimy, even scary, critters, but that's not very fair to these amazing amphibians. There are currently around 7,600 known species ...
Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The Ethiopian Wolf: Hope at the Edge of Extinction." Red-eyed tree frogs ...
Female red-eyed tree frogs are more than twice as likely to select a mate if they can feel the vibrations of their call instead of only hearing it. These small, bright-green frogs (Agalychnis ...
Red-eyed tree frogs rely on a unique blend of color and stillness to disappear into rainforest foliage. When resting, their bright markings fold away, creating a perfect leaf-like disguise. Predators ...
What prompts the embryos of certain frogs to hatch early if shaken by a hungry reptile but not if buffeted by an outside force such as rain? According to biologist Karen Warkentin, it's a ...
Vibrant frogs, often seen in nature documentaries, use their striking colours as a survival tactic. From the Red-Eyed Tree Frog's startling gaze to the Golden Poison Frog's potent warning, these ...
High in the misty mountains of Honduras, the world looks primeval, with glistening pine trees draped in moss and leafy bromeliads. This is ideal habitat for tree frogs, and some of the species hiding ...
How does a frog save itself when it hasn’t even been born? Every red-eyed tree frog must confront this dilemma. The frogs lay their eggs on plants that lie over ponds. After a week, the tadpoles hatch ...
Even as little embryos in eggs, red-eyed tree frogs are totally badass. Researchers have discovered that when the embryos are attacked by a hungry predator, they can wiggle their way out of their eggs ...