Amazing things happen in nature as spring begins. The weather changes, plants and trees begin to flourish, and animals start ...

The Desert Rain Frog, Web-footed Rain Frog, or Boulenger's Short-headed Frog (Breviceps macrops) is a species of frog found in Namibia and South Africa.© Lauren Suryanata/Shutterstock.com Screaming or ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

A study reported in the journal Acta Ethologica recorded the use of ultrasound by amphibians for the first time in South America. It also describes the first documented case of the use of ultrasound ...

The Namaqua Rain Frog (Breviceps namaquensis) is able to puff up its body to intimidate predators, but its call is less intimidating than adorable. In its inflated, agitated state, a passing dog might ...

Quick Take Wood frogs may travel up to a half mile to the vernal pool they were born in before participating in the spring ...