Researchers found a new species of “robust” and color-changing tree frogs in China, according to a new study. Photo by Guohua Yu via Zoosystematics and Evolution A group of green-skinned creatures ...

A rare blue frog found in the Kimberley region of Western Australia has stunned researchers, who say the unusual colouring is probably due to a genetic mutation causing it to lose certain skin ...

Scientists found a color-changing creature with “long” legs in a national park and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Guohua Yu via Pan, Liu, Chen and Yu (2025) In a national park of ...

Unlike humans, frogs and other amphibians don't need to rely on their lungs to breathe; their unique skin helps them exchange oxygen and drink. But how do frogs breathe and drink through their skin?

The through-and-through greenness of hundreds of frog species that can be found deep in their lymphatic fluid, soft tissues and even bones, comes from a clever biochemical workaround that combines a ...

While often confused, frogs and toads, both amphibians, exhibit distinct traits. Frogs boast smooth, moist skin and long legs for jumping and swimming, preferring wet habitats. Toads, conversely, have ...

Some ocean animals have a clever form of camouflage—they’re transparent. But being see-through is far less common on land. “And there’s a few reasons why that may be.” Jim Barnett is a postdoctoral ...

This Sunday, November 1 is the last day to see two colorful exhibits at The Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield. Frogs: A Chorus of Color is an exhibit of live, colorful frogs from all over the world. (Fun ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Frog skin is complex: It's thin, covered in glands that produce mucus to keep the skin moist, and ...