Invasive frogs with CLAWS from sub-Saharan Africa are invading parts of Florida

An invasive frog with sharp claws has been confirmed in parts of southern Florida that could outcompete native species. Formally known as Tropical clawed frog, the small amphibian has protruding eyes, a flattened body and short talons attached to each limb. Although a frog with claws may sound startling, scientists at the University of Florida … Read more

Kukri snakes swallow organs of toads and frogs while keeping them alive

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

Kukri snakes swallow organs of toads and frogs while keeping them alive

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 roaring waterfalls wave hello to attract mates

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 on the weekend’s TV: Warm yourself up with David Attenborough’s frozen frogs

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 on the weekend’s TV: Warm yourself up with David Attenborough’s frozen frogs

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: Ignore the alligators Nadiya, it’s the fried frogs that have real bite

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

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Ignore the alligators Nadiya, it’s the fried frogs that have real bite

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 in the wet have bigger testes and stronger sperm, study says

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

Footage of Vietnam wet market shows frogs cut up with scissors

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