Scientists suggest female frogs listen for changes in the male calls as a signal for when it's warm enough to mate.

Male green treefrogs attract mates with loud calls, but new research shows parasites can subtly change those signals.

When you think of an animal playing dead, especially in North America, you probably picture the Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana), commonly known in the region simply as a possum. It’s such an ...

Climate change could be remixing the beat at the pond. A new study from UC Davis researchers, who listened closely to a male frog’s mating call, found that warmer temperatures lead to a faster beat, ...

A greenish frog slightly larger than a quarter and donning a black Zorro mask recently started begging female frogs to have sex. Which means, ribbit season is about to erupt across the Inland ...

Grab fast and hang on for hours. A fierce grip is all the courtship finesse a male frog needs in species that reproduce in frenzied mobs. Female European common frogs, however, have at least three ...

When a female concave-eared torrent frog is in the mood, she singles out an attractive male from a throng of potential mates and gives him a few come-hither blinks. The soundless signal might have a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. To avoid the amphibian pile-up that often comes with mating, some ...