Scientists recently discovered mutant black tree frogs in the Chernobyl nuclear exclusion zone, raising hopes that humans could someday return to the radiation zone as well. Knewz.com has learned ...

Unlike traditional eastern tree frogs, which have bright green skin, the majority of the Chernobyl frogs instead have black skin. A 2022 study seems to highlight how the melanin in the skin of ...

The Cuban Tree Frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) has made its way to Jamaica, bringing with it significant ecological and ...

Gray tree frogs can change their color depending upon ... In addition to turning green or gray, they also have dark mottling, or black lines, that help complete the camouflage package.

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 ...

Science taught me something today. Tree frogs might be the best athletes on the planet, pound for pound. Look. I know that sounds stupid. They can’t windmill a basketball at 40 years old like ...

The green-eyed tree frog has adapted its appearance to blend in with the moss-covered rain forests of Queensland, Australia. The frogs' coloration and markings vary with their specific habitat ...

Our work in Chernobyl started in 2016. That year, close to the damaged nuclear reactor, we detected several Eastern tree frogs (Hyla orientalis) with an unusual black tint. The species normally has a ...

While poking around the garden the other day I found an adorable visitor. A small frog called a gray tree frog (Hyla versicolor) resting among the brightly colored flowers. This amazing little ...