FROGS

The chocolate frog on a very green leaf.

Scientists Have Identified a New ‘Chocolate Frog’ Species

We simply have to assume that at least one researcher made some reference to Harry Potter’s chocolate frogs when they found it.

An alpine newt glows green after being exposed to blue light.

It’s Easy Being Green: Most Amphibians Are Biofluorescent, Study Finds

After being bathed in blue light, salamanders, frogs, and other amphibians glowed a brilliant green. There's more to these critters than meets the eye.

7 Animal Myths You Shouldn’t Believe

No, you probably aren’t eating any spiders in your sleep.

What's the Difference Between Venom and Poison?

It’s all about how it enters the body.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Flickr // CC BY 2.0

How The Supreme Court Could Decide the Fate of the Endangered Dusky Gopher Frog

Fewer than 100 frogs remain.

Big Problem in the Big Easy: Invasive Cuban Treefrogs Move into Louisiana

Cuban treefrogs are a major pest in south and central Florida. Now they're in New Orleans, too.

Tom Houslay, Flickr Creative Commons // CC BY-NC 2.0

Scientists Catch Tiny Jumping Spiders Eating Frogs and Lizards

Eight legs, eight eyes, no fears.