Certain species of wasps and frogs share a pain and inflammation peptide similar to one found in vertebrates to help defend against predators – a discovery researchers say contributes to a shifting ...

DNA analysis reveals a fanged frog scientists thought was one species for nearly 200 years is actually several hidden species ...

The next time you stub your toe, get pricked with a needle, or have your fingers jammed in the lid of a piano, you might pause to consider the marvellous way our bodies are able to heal such injuries.

Early in development, many animals pick a team — male or female — based on their genetics, and, with time, acquire the characteristics to match. New research from the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL ...

The realization has big implications for how scientists think about evolution. Phenotypic plasticity offers a solution to the crucial puzzle of how organisms adapt to environmental challenges, ...

This newly discovered poison frog may represent an evolutionary step on the pathway towards developing brilliant warning coloration associated with other poison dart frogs. A small reddish-brown frog ...

Roy M. Farman received funding from the Research Training Program through the University of New South Wales. Mike Archer has received funding from the Australian Research Council, the Australian ...

In this video, I bought 20 mystery tadpoles and documented their transformation into fully grown frogs, showcasing the entire process of metamorphosis. Watch to see their development and some of the ...