Frogs : Science World Report

Apr 21, 2015 10:22 AM EDT

Newly Discovered Specis of Glassfrog Looks a Lot Like Kermit

Your eyes aren't fooling you. This frog looks a lot like Kermit from The Muppets. Scientists have discovered a new species of glassfrog in the jungles of Costa Rica with quite the striking appearance.

Mar 25, 2015 06:16 AM EDT

New Species of Shape-Shifting Frog Can Change Its Skin

A newly discovered species of frog may be a type of shapeshifters. Scientists have discovered a frog in Ecuador's western Andean cloud forest that changes its skin texture in minutes to mimic the exture that it sits on.

Jan 01, 2015 07:35 AM EST

New Species of Fanged Frog Gives Birth to Live Tadpoles

Researchers have made an unusual discovery when it comes to a member of an Asian group of fanged frogs. It turns out that the new species gives birth to live tadpoles rather than laying eggs.

Dec 22, 2014 04:15 PM EST

Gift Ideas For Budding Biologists, Chemists, Forensic Scientists And Other Science Wiz Kids

Long live the nerds! Kids are smart and growing up in an age of technology where being smart is cool and curiosity doesn’t just extend to viral videos. Feed your child’s brain with these 10 awesome science-related toys.

Oct 30, 2014 10:17 AM EDT

New Species of Leopard Frog Discovered 50 Years After It was First Spotted

Scientists have officially discovered a new frog species--more than half a century after it was first spotted.

Oct 28, 2014 12:13 PM EDT

Rare, Completely Blue Leopard Frog Spotted in Massachusetts

Late this summer, scientists made a surprising and unusual discovery. They spotted a strangely colored leopard frog: one that was bright blue and represented a truly rare find.

Sep 29, 2014 07:53 AM EDT

New Bright Orange Poison Dart Frog Species Discovered in Panama

Researchers have discovered a new species near the headwaters of the Rio Cano in Panama. The bright orange poison dart frog has a unique call, and was named Andinobates geminisae.

Jul 23, 2014 09:05 AM EDT

Alaska Frog's Ability to Survive Record Cold Extremes May Reveal How to Preserve Organs

Freezing isn't normally a good thing. For frogs in Alaska, though, this is just a normal part of the year. Scientists have found that freezing and thawing may help wood frogs each autumn as they prepared to survive Alaska's cold winter

Jul 07, 2014 06:39 AM EDT