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 ...

Glass frogs are named for their translucent skin, which helps display their internal organs from underneath (you can even watch their hearts beat). Although there are more than 150 different glass ...

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 ...

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 ...

After having so much fun in last week’s column writing about robins, I thought, let’s explore tree frogs. Turns out there are a lot of interesting facts about these amphibians. This time of year, as ...

What is the dyeing poison frog? One of the most recognizable frogs in the world, the dyeing poison frog is a species of poison frog. It’s known for its vibrantly colored skin—yellow on its back and ...

What is the Togo slippery frog? This small and powerful amphibian is part of a family that goes back 70 to 80 million years, to the time of the dinosaurs. The Togo slippery frog ranks 18th in the ...

To some, they’re cute personalities in kids’ movies and books. To others they look slimy and warty. But by taking time to observe, you’ll find that frogs and toads are amazing amphibians. All toads ...

Hairy frogs are unique frogs in the squeaker frog family that are native to Central Africa. Perhaps the most fascinating fact about the hairy frog is its formidable, hidden claws. Wolverine, a ...

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 ...