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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The authors also suggest that other frogs with spines in the head region could be studied to identify whether they too are venomous. These include the spiny-headed tree frog (Anotheca spinosa) and ...