A new species of poison dart frog has been discovered in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, where dense rainforests host some of the most diverse and complex ecosystems on Earth. In a study published ...

STAMFORD — An orange and black male frog not much longer than an inch carries a tiny tadpole up to the top of a tropical plant and places it inside a well of water to await its first meal: an ...

The “metallic poison frog” Ranitomeya aquamarina (left) and the “heavenly” Ranitomeya aquamarina (right) are the first newly discovered species in their genus in 13 years. That long trek for humans is ...

Long Beach residents and visitors alike will soon have a chance to dive into the wild world of amphibians, thanks to a new exhibit at the Aquarium of the Pacific. The new exhibit, dubbed “FROGS: ...

Scientists have identifiedtwo new species of poison dart frogs in the remote Brazilian Amazon, shedding light on the hidden biodiversity of this vast rainforest. Published recently in ZooKeys andPLOS ...

The old saying that people marry their parents may be true for poison dart frogs, and it may even lead to the formation of new species, according to a new study in Nature based on work at the ...

They shine in vibrant red, rich blue, or bright green—and with spots, stripes, or patches, they resemble small works of art by nature. But what appears so striking holds a surprising detail: The ...

There was near silence in the room — for 15 or 20 seconds — as about 200 children, parents, teachers and administrators watched and listened in eager anticipation. All 400 eyes strained to see the ...

A Brazilian woman was arrested at an airport in Bogota, Colombia, on Monday for attempting to smuggle 130 poisonous dart frogs out of the country, officials said. The woman was flying out of El Dorado ...

Poison frogs living in human care aren’t poisonous, thanks to a “detox” diet of mild insects, like crickets and fruit flies. Can adding alkaloids to a frog’s diet help it regain its toxins and get its ...