Male green treefrogs attract mates with loud calls, but new research shows parasites can subtly change those signals.

Across the animal kingdom, sound is more than communication—it's a signal of survival and success. From birds and primates to ...

In California's high mountain lakes, male frogs are in a race against time with only three weeks to find a mate before the ...

Scientists suggest female frogs listen for changes in the male calls as a signal for when it's warm enough to mate.

During mating, some male poison frogs embrace their partner’s face in a love-potion-laced hug. The amorous amphibians may create pheromones in glands in their fingers, researchers report July 21 in ...

You know the saying. Sometimes you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince. After searching for more than a year, this frog may be in luck. Romeo was once called the loneliest frog on earth ...

They pretend they’re dead and use a variety of other tactics to avoid the advances of overeager males, proving they’re not defenseless and passive. By Elizabeth Preston Some male frogs cannot take a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. To avoid the amphibian pile-up that often comes with mating, some ...

Frog eggs attract hungry predators, and this tiny father can only defend them from the smallest attackers. Just above him lives a tiger tarantula, a powerful ambush hunter. Together, they form an ...