Many scientists believe the red-eyed tree frog developed its vivid scarlet peepers to shock predators into at least briefly questioning their meal choice. These iconic rain-forest amphibians sleep by ...

Frogs have long held a bad rap (at least among some people) for being slimy, even scary, critters, but that's not very fair to these amazing amphibians. There are currently around 7,600 known species ...

Female red-eyed tree frogs are more than twice as likely to select a mate if they can feel the vibrations of their call instead of only hearing it. These small, bright-green frogs (Agalychnis ...

While the bright coloration of this red-eyed tree frog doesn’t make the amphibious creature see red, it does provide an eye-catching display for humans who glimpse it in its rainforest habitat. In ...

A new study from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) shows that red-eyed treefrog embryos hatch early when exposed to high ammonia levels — an environmental cue that it’s too hot and ...

Vibrant frogs, often seen in nature documentaries, use their striking colours as a survival tactic. From the Red-Eyed Tree Frog's startling gaze to the Golden Poison Frog's potent warning, these ...

Hop through these images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries Photographs selected by Allison Scates Text by Tracy Scott Forson There’s a good chance that ...

Frogs are among nature’s most vibrant creatures, with some species displaying dazzling colours as warnings, camouflage, or mating signals. These brilliant hues are especially common in tropical frogs, ...