The tomato frog gets its name from its eye-catching reddish-orange skin color and large, round body—just like a tomato. The frog flashes this bright coloration… Read More »Tomato Frog 101: Uncovering the Bright Red Wonder
Fire-bellied frogs have a combination of bright green and back colorations on their backs while their underbellies are brilliant orange and black. This unique underside… Read More »Fire-bellied Frogs 101: A Guide to the Bombina Genus
Leopard frogs are so named due to the leopard-like dark spots that sit on black-green background on their backs. They also have unique physical characteristics… Read More »Leopard Frogs 101: North America’s Spotted Hoppers
Waxy monkey tree frogs get their name from the white waxy substance their skin produces. It covers their entire body to protect them from predators… Read More »Waxy Monkey Tree Frog 101: A Unique South American Species
Tailed frogs are small frog species that inhabit the Pacific Northwest region in North America. They’re widely recognized by one distinct feature—a long tail whose… Read More »Tailed Frogs 101: Exploring the Primitive Ascaphus Genus
Barking tree frog gets its name from the unique vocalization the male makes to attract makes during mating season—it sounds like a dog’s bark. This… Read More »Barking Tree Frog 101: A Noisy Native of the Southeastern US
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