THE fact that the common frog (Rana temporaria) is capable of crying out lustily when he feels himself in danger, does not seem to have been frequently remarked. In my small walled garden there is a ...

Everyone that has ever heard a frog croak associates the sound with the word “Ribbit.” In reality, the natural noise that comes from a frog or toad is really more like a chirp. Thanks to the magic of ...

Keep the racket down, I’m trying to find a mate! That could be the plea of nocturnal Chinese tree frogs, which have developed unique, high-frequency vocal skills to make themselves heard by potential ...

When it comes to frog noises, most people’s knowledge basically begins and ends with the word “ribbit.” Should anyone want to change that sad reality, Smithsonian Folkways is here to help. The 75-year ...

All over the world, different types of frogs call out in various ways to warn others or attract mates Olivia Ferrari Different species of frogs call out in various ways, and they may sound like ...

It's a small critter, but it's spawning a national movement. (Sound of frog call) With more than 240 species in Australia, each with a unique call, chief scientist Dr Jodi Rowley has helped develop a ...

Drawing parallels with other species, not naming names, the voices of female frogs are being drowned out by their much louder male counterparts – so much so we only know how 1.4% of the ladies ...

More than 7,000 species of frogs hop, climb and perch around our world—which means more than 7,000 unique frog calls permeate ...