This mode of locomotion is a form of “porpoising,” when an animal leaps in and out of the water as it travels. Eleven species of frogs have been noted to hop atop the water’s surface.

“Fast animal movements can be really deceiving,” and the new camerawork reveals what the frogs are actually doing, says Jasmine Nirody, an organismal biologist at the University of ...

The strawberry poison dart frog has a bright red colour on its body and black spots, and some have blue-coloured feet that make them pop out in their surroundings ...

Jan. 29, 2025 — Researchers have identified priority areas for conserving the black-tailed prairie dog in the United States. Protecting these regions will also benefit North America's Central ...

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The habitat of this endemic species is threatened by climate change and by some of the other problems denounced in the album ...

Jan. 30, 2025 — It's not always cozy and warm in the Amazon rainforest: Cold waves can cause temperatures to drop drastically. Researchers have investigated how animals react to ...

These animals are labeled as dangerous; however, sharks are most often the victims. They’re killed by the millions every year due to the high demand for their fins. Such demands for shark fins lead to ...

Red-eyed tree frogs have bright green bodies, white bellies and throats, blue sides with white borders, and bright red or orange feet ...