The Eiffinger's tree frog (Kurixalus eiffingeri), found on Ishigaki and Iriomote islands in Japan, has a unique biological adaptation: its tadpoles do not defecate during their early developmental ...

One of the world’s most dazzling amphibians is under threat from unregulated photography trips, scientists have warned, after an entire group went missing from their rainforest home. The galaxy frog, ...

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Discover how the mossy frog uses camouflage and survival skills to thrive in Vietnam’s forests.

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Brachycephalus pulex are now the smallest known vertebrates (Credit: Renato Gaiga) Brachycephalus pulex might be the title holders for world's smallest vertebrate. But it's not easy being green – or ...

Poison frogs are small and brightly colored amphibians that originate from Central and South America. As suggested by their ...

Eiffinger's tree frogs lay eggs in an isolated water bodies such as a gap between plant stems. Their tadpoles hold onto their poop for months to reduce risk of contaminating their small spawning areas ...