Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The “metallic poison frog” Ranitomeya aquamarina (left) and the “heavenly” Ranitomeya aquamarina (right) are the first newly ...

Arizona is home to seven species of toads and all of them are toxic. Here's everything to know about these amphibians and what to do if you find one.

This video examines a toxic frog whose most dangerous trait is often misunderstood. The footage explores its biology and behavior beyond the presence of poison alone. Attention is given to how this ...

Poison frogs exhibit one of nature’s most fascinating adaptations through the acquisition and use of chemical defences. These amphibians predominantly obtain potent alkaloid toxins not via endogenous ...

This newly discovered poison frog may represent an evolutionary step on the pathway towards developing brilliant warning coloration associated with other poison dart frogs. A small reddish-brown frog ...

In the forests of western Brazil, along the banks of a Juruá River tributary, researchers came upon more than a dozen tiny creatures, smaller than a nickel, flaunting bright colors that warned: “stay ...

The toe tapping behavior of various amphibians has long attracted attention from researchers and pet owners. Despite being widely documented, the underlying functional role is poorly understood. In a ...

By Shanna Hanbury Scientists in Brazil described a new-to-science species of poison dart frog last year. It was first found among the leaves of wild banana plants on a research expedition to the Juruá ...