How do frogs breathe and drink through their skin?
Frogs can breathe and drink through their thin skin — but how does that work? Unlike humans, frogs and other amphibians don’t need to rely on their lungs to breathe;…
Ceramicist Sees Something Stuck In His Mold — Then Realizes They’re Legs
Who do you think it was? A few months ago, Thailand-based ceramic artist Trevor Foster was working in his outdoor studio when something strange caught his eye in a mold…
Amphibian road mortality drops by over 80% with wildlife underpasses, study shows
Frogs, salamanders, and other amphibians around the world face mounting threats from a devastating fungus, climate change, habitat loss — and road mortality. Among these, roads pose a uniquely immediate…
Tiny Saunas May Hold the Key to Saving Frogs from Deadly Fungus
Frog Saunas: A Hot New Hope in the Fight Against Chytrid Fungus Frogs around the world are facing a devastating crisis, with over 500 species impacted by the chytrid fungus,…
A Comprehensive Study Reveals the Troubling State of Nearly Every Known Amphibian Species
When JJ Apodaca commenced graduate school in biology in 2004, the first Global Amphibian Assessment had just been released, becoming a guiding force in his career. Now heading the nonprofit…
Luminescent Frogs: Cracking the Code of an Enigmatic Tongue?
Under twilight conditions, the frogs’ skin may emit visible colors easily discernible by their amphibian counterparts. In the dim twilight hours, many frogs may be capable of emitting a faint…