Tyrone Hayes is a distinguished biologist and ecologist renowned for his pioneering research in the field of amphibian biology and environmental toxicology. With over two decades of experience, he has illuminated the impacts of pesticides on amphibian development, revealing critical insights into broader ecological implications. Hayes' authoritative contributions have earned him international recognition and trust among peers and the scientific community. His unwavering commitment to uncovering the truth behind complex environmental issues underscores his expertise, experience, and unwavering dedication to advancing ecological understanding.
The African clawed frog is an aquatic species native to Sub-Saharan Africa. It is easily adaptable to various environments—this explains why it’s widely used for… Read More »African Clawed Frog 101: A Peculiar Aquatic Amphibian
Marsupial frogs get their name from the distinct pouch on the back of the females that helps them carry their eggs as well as their… Read More »Marsupial Frogs 101: A Peek into the Gastrotheca Genus
Dumpy tree frogs get their name “dumpy” from their short and chubby appearance. The “tree frog” comes from their tree-dwelling lifestyle. The frogs also go… Read More »Dumpy Tree Frog 101: Australia’s Chubby Green Amphibian
Darwin’s frog gets its name from the famed naturalist Charles Darwin, who first discovered it in southern Chile in 1834. Native to the temperate forests… Read More »Darwin’s Frogs 101: Chile’s Unique Mouth-Brooding Species
Glass frogs get their name from their translucent underbelly, which makes their internal organs, muscles, and bones easily visible. They are so transparent that you… Read More »Glass Frogs 101: Transparent Wonders of the Rainforest
The Golden poison dark frog is known for its poisonous skin excretion, which is potent enough to kill its predators as well as humans. It… Read More »Golden Poison Dart Frog 101: A Deadly Beauty
The African Bullfrog is native to Sub-Saharan Africa. And is one of the biggest frogs on the planet—adult males weighing as heavy as 4.4 pounds… Read More »African Bullfrog 101: A Formidable Amphibian Giant
Pacman frogs, also referred to as horned frogs, are large, terrestrial frogs that are native to South America. These frogs are well known for their… Read More »Pacman Frog 101: Care, Diet, Habitat, and Fun Facts
Tree frogs get their names from their arboreal lifestyle. They spend most of their lifespan on the trees and only come down during the breeding… Read More »Tree Frogs 101: Care, Diet, Habitat, and Fun Facts
Ghost frogs are medium-sized frogs endemic to the eastern mountains of South Africa as well as Swaziland and Lesotho. These frogs get their “ghost” name… Read More »Ghost Frogs 101: South Africa’s Cryptic Amphibians