The golden poison dart frog may be tiny, but it has earned a formidable reputation in the animal kingdom. Native to a small ...

A simple sample of the protective mucus layer that coats a frog’s skin can now be analyzed to determine how susceptible the frog is to disease, thanks to a technique developed by a researcher at the ...

Researchers may have finally solved the mystery of the fungal pathogen that has been devastating amphibian populations worldwide. The fungus, known as Batrachonchytrium dendrobatisdis (Bd), appears to ...

The frog is tied down and toxins scraped off its skin (Picture: SBS) A drug made from the skin of tree frogs is increasingly being used as traditional medicine to treat anxiety and depression. Known ...

World Frog Day 2026 highlights how frogs support ecosystems and why their decline signals environmental problems.

Wellness retreats are all the rage in the 21st century, but what if all the health benefits could be had by just eating a part of yourself? It may sound strange or even disgusting, but that is ...

Camouflage takes many forms in the natural world. Some animals are born with skin or coats that blend in naturally with their environment. Some Old World lizards like the chameleon have an almost ...