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The frog reproductive organ changes abnormally
Animal world

The frog reproductive organ changes abnormally

In a study that has a wide range of applications for the long-running debate on whether agricultural chemicals are harmful to amphibians, animal researchers at the Unive…

December 16, 2018
Discovered strange frogs without lungs
Animal world

Discovered strange frogs without lungs

The first frog without lung was discovered hiding in Borneo forest, Indonesia. This mysterious amphibian, called Barbourula kalimantanensis, often takes oxygen through i…

December 16, 2018
Transparent frogs in Hiroshima
Animal world

Transparent frogs in Hiroshima

The latest hybrid product of the Amphibian Research Institute at Hiroshima University: the frog has a clear skin so that outsiders can see through every detail of the fi…

December 16, 2018
Panama preserves golden frogs
Animal world

Panama preserves golden frogs

The golden frog is one of Panama's symbols because of its marvelous beauty. Recently, this species is at risk of extinction due to a poisonous mushroom

December 16, 2018
Amphibians can sniff underwater
Animal world

Amphibians can sniff underwater

It is believed that amphibian mammals cannot smell when they dive into the water. But an American scientist has discovered that star-nosed mice in North America have the…

December 16, 2018
Frogs die slowly because of climate change
Animal world

Frogs die slowly because of climate change

A dangerous fungus associated with climate change is destroying large numbers of amphibians in Europe and can push some species to the brink of extinction, Spanish scien…

December 16, 2018
Eat ... mother skin so big
Animal world

Eat ... mother skin so big

In many amphibians, the mother gives her a nutrient-filled follicle before leaving, wearing it alone. Recently, scientists found the most beloved amphibian in the world:…

December 16, 2018
3 most dangerous invasive amphibians in the world
Animal world

3 most dangerous invasive amphibians in the world

Leopard frogs spread to many countries due to trade in aquatic products and ornamental fish. Leopard frogs are traffickers and are often raised for meat in many countrie…

December 16, 2018