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Invasive bullfrog capable of devouring other amphibians and laying up to 20, 000 eggs is found in Florian'polis, raising an alert about the threat to native fauna.
7+ hour, 9+ min ago (766+ words) An invasive species originating from North America has begun to concern researchers and environmental authorities in Florian'polis. In October 2025, the bullfrog (Aquarana catesbeiana) was officially identified for the first time in the Ratones neighborhood, in the capital of Santa Catarina....
New Pristimantis etsa frog discovered in the Cordillera del C'ndor, Ecuador, threatened by mining in a biodiverse area
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (388+ words) A remarkable discovery has captured the attention of the scientific world: the discovery of a new frog in the Cordillera del C'ndor, a crucial region for biodiversity in Ecuador, which faces threats from mining. Identified as Pristimantis etsa, this species…...
Exploring native frogs with Dr. Eddie Smith
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (222+ words) Picayune Item Exploring native frogs with Dr. Eddie Smith Published 4: 00 pm Thursday, June 18, 2026 Dr. Eddie Smith, an Extension Specialist from Mississippi State University, visited the Poplarville Public Library on Monday, June 15, as part of the "Unearth a Story" Summer Reading…...
Largely undetected, wood frogs are small miracles that hop and sing among us
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (958+ words) This spring, like every other spring, an amazing seasonal transition took place throughout the Anchorage Bowl (just as it does in most of Alaska). And, as happens every year in April and May, we humans remain largely unaware of the…...
Why Frogs Were Worshipped in Ancient Egypt
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1166+ words) Chris is the co-founder of 'Animals Around The Globe' and a fervent wildlife enthusiast with extensive travels across diverse ecosystems worldwide. From exploring the marine wonders in the Azores and witnessing the vast savannas of Kenya, to delving deep into…...
Exotic tree frog found in bunch of bananas rescued by reptile charity
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (384+ words) An exotic tree frog has been rescued by a Kent reptile charity after hitching a ride in a bag of bananas shipped from the Caribbean. The stowaway, which is native to the island of Hispaniola in the West Indies, was…...
11 Frogs That Look Too Weird to Be Real
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (1117+ words) Nature has an incredible way of surprising us with its boundless creativity, and nowhere is this more evident than in the world of amphibians. Among these remarkable creatures, frogs stand out for their astounding diversity of shapes, colors, and adaptations....
Meet the Surinam Toad: World's most unusual frog that gives birth through its back
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (577+ words) The Times of India...
Someone dug a tiny backyard pond about 2 ft. deep for amphibians, and within weeks it drew five clutches of frog eggs and turned a lawn into a living habitat
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (872+ words) Home - Environment - Someone dug a tiny backyard pond about 2 ft. deep for amphibians, and within weeks it drew five clutches of frog eggs and turned a lawn into a living habitat A shallow pond dug into a wet patch of…...
North America's largest salamanders are in trouble. Researchers in Virginia are helping them survive
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (458+ words) Hellbender salamanders are in trouble. Their numbers have been declining for decades, and some of their few remaining habitats in Appalachia were damaged during Hurricane Helene in 2024. But researchers have now made a breakthrough; they've successfully removed eggs from damaged…...