By Joseph Bevitt, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Albanerpetontids, or “albies” for short, are the cute little salamander-like amphibians you’ve likely never heard of. Now extinct, Albies had a dream run. They’d been around since the Middle Jurassic around 165 million years ago, and probably even earlier. They lived through the age of dinosaurs … Continue reading Earliest example of a rapid-fire tongue
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Fossil frogs offer insights into early Antarctica
The discovery of the earliest known modern amphibians in Antarctica provides further evidence of a warm and temperate climate in the Antarctic Peninsula before its separation from the southern supercontinent Gondwana. The fossils, which belong to the family of helmeted frogs, are described in a paper in the journal Scientific Reports by researchers from Sweden, Argentina and Switzerland. They … Continue reading Fossil frogs offer insights into early Antarctica
Glowing frogs and salamanders
Scientists discover biofluorescence is more prevalent than previously thought.
Tadpole hatchlings suck bubbles to breathe
High-speed camera catches them in the act.
A feed like this is getting harder to get
When frogs die off, snake diversity plummets.
Frogs make mental maps
Researchers find the first evidence of cognitive mapping outside birds and mammals. Tanya Loos reports.
Deadly frog fungus absent from New Guinea
Pacific Ocean island represents haven from parasite that is killing amphibians worldwide. Nick Carne reports.
Building better frogs’ legs
Bioreactor prompts improved regrowth in legless amphibians. Nick Carne reports.
All-female salamander species steals sperm
Unisex amphibians beat the evolutionary odds. Stephen Fleischfresser reports.
Glassfrog has nothing to hide
A newly discovered species of Amazonian frog has skin so transparent you can see its heart beating.
Eye nerve success with blind tadpoles
A repurposed migraine med might hold the key to better transplant success. Andrew Masterson reports.
Fake fish fool fowl feeding on amphibians
Many species of fish spend time out of water. New research involving Plasticine is helping scientists understand why. Jana Howden reports.