Got Nature? Blog: Join Drs. Rod Williams, Jason Hoverman and Michael Lannoo to learn interesting facts about frogs and toads, their natural history, research about the threats they face, and what can ...

When threatened, hairy frogs break toe bones to form sharp, temporary claws that pierce through their skin for defense. Males sprout blood-rich, hair-like filaments during mating season, boosting ...

Q. Last year, you provided facts about salamanders. What can you tell us about frogs and toads? How are they different from other animals? What makes them special? A. Salamanders, although abundant in ...

Bet you didn't know . . . -- Frogs shed their skin, typically about once a week -- and usually eat it afterward. -- The water-holding frog survives in the dry Australian outback by taking in so much ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. There’s much more to frogs than hopping and ribbiting. Some frogs swallow their tadpoles and later cough ...

Poison dart frogs are deadly in nature, beautiful and famous for their patterns and colours which makes them noticeable in the forest. They have big eyes but small in size — they are between 2.5 cm to ...

So, why do frogs sing? One of the most important reasons is for advertising. They are looking for a mate. Their song says "I'm here, I'm handsome, beautiful and available. Come on over, the water's ...

Poisonous frogs produce and store alkaloid poisons or toxins in their skin, which makes them harmful to touch. They are commonly called poison arrow frogs or poison dart frogs. This is because Native ...

Perhaps the most fascinating fact about the hairy frog is its formidable, hidden claws. Wolverine, a character in the Marvel movies, can extend sharp claws and then retract them. His claws pierce ...