Poisonous frogs produce and store alkaloid poisons or toxins in their skin, which makes them harmful to touch. They are commonly called poison arrow frogs or poison dart frogs. This is because Native ...

The mountain chicken frog was once so abundant in Dominica, with thousands found across the island, that it became a national delicacy, supposedly tasting of chicken. Now, a new survey has found only ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. BOGOTA, Colombia (WJW) — A woman is facing ...

This article originally appeared in Knowable Magazine. From the brightly colored poison frogs of South America to the prehistoric-looking newts of the Western US, the world is filled with beautiful, ...

Most frogs defend themselves with toxins that sit passively in their skin, but only two species are known to go a step further and actively inject venom into anything that grabs them. These little ...

Poison frogs living in human care aren’t poisonous, thanks to a “detox” diet of mild insects, like crickets and fruit flies. Can adding alkaloids to a frog’s diet help it regain its toxins and get its ...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Frogs are a crucial part of the world’s ecosystem and are considered an indicator species since their sensitivity to environmental changes and pollution can serve as early ...