Frogs display a remarkable diversity of species as a whole, but does the same hold true for their visual abilities?…
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Scientists have uncovered the fossilized skull of a 270-million-year-old ancient amphibian ancestor in the collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum…
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Read More »Mountain yellow-legged frogs in Yosemite National Park, California Roland Knapp Wild populations of frogs appear to have evolved resistance to…
Read More »Frogs are well known for their sticky, whip-like tongues, lumpy warts, and the colorful, poisonous skin covering some species. One…
Read More »Gastrulation is one of the most important phases in early embryonic development. Before gastrulation, vertebrate embryos are simple two-dimensional sheets…
Read More »An Australian mosquito species knows the best spot to drink its bloody meals: a frog’s nostril. The bloodsuckers are surprisingly…
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