Kukri snakes slice open toads and frogs before inserting their heads into their bodies and and eating their organs one by one while the prey is still alive, scientists report. Biologists have published three studies, each detailing the horrifying feeding behaviour in one of three different species of kukri snakes in Asia. The three closely … Read more
Frogs living near noisy waterfalls in South America wave to attract mates, a new study reveals. In field studies, a US expert studied the glass frog (Sachatamia orejuela), which is found on slippery rocky surfaces near the water. Video footage reveals a male specimen showing off with a casual flap of the hand, a wave of … Read more
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews the weekend’s TV: Warm yourself up with David Attenborough’s frozen frogs By Christopher Stevens for the Daily Mail Published: 02:15 GMT, 11 January 2021 | Updated: 02:16 GMT, 11 January 2021 A Perfect Planet Rating: The Great Rating: When it’s cold enough outside to make a snowman shiver, the lyrics of … Read more
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night’s TV: Ignore the alligators Nadiya, it’s the fried frogs that have real bite By Christopher Stevens for the Daily Mail Published: 02:14 GMT, 11 December 2020 | Updated: 02:14 GMT, 11 December 2020 Nadiya’s American Adventure Rating: New Elizabethans With Andrew Marr Rating: Spine-tingling jazz, yes. Thrilling tales of gunfights … Read more
Frogs that live in wet environments have bigger testicles and higher quality sperm than those in drier regions, a new study has found. Frogs of the Crawling Toadlet species (Pseudophryne guentheri) are native to south-western Australia, and can experience between approximately 300 and 1250 mm of rainfall per year depending on where they live. The Aussie … Read more
Shocking footage of a wet market in Vietnam has revealed frogs having their legs cut off with scissors, turtles struggling to escape from cages, and fish being hit with knives as the coronavirus pandemic ravages the globe. Chickens and ducks were also seen sitting on top of each other in cramped cages that were placed … Read more
Glass frog’s translucent skin is an unusual form of camouflage and its legs are more ‘see-through’ to help it blend seamlessly into its surroundings Scientists observed changes in brightness in the South American amphibian These changes were seen in response to its background, providing protection They added frog’s skin is better described as translucent due … Read more
Real call of nature: Homeowners report frogs are emerging through sinks and toilets amid fears they are breeding in the underground pipes Three separate chesterfield addresses reported finding frogs in their bathrooms Homeowners believe the creatures have ‘infiltrated their water systems’ One resident said they had been using duct tape to block possible entrances Another, however, warned … Read more