The see-through amphibians have an amazing strategy for hiding while asleep—one that could advance our understanding of blood clotting. The organs and developing eggs of a female glass frog, ...
A new frog species has been discovered hopping around South America - with nothing to hide. The Guajira Giant Glass Frog lives on an isolated mountain range in Colombia. It's described as a ...
Nature always has the potential to outdo human imagination. From across oceans, forests, deserts, and isolated islands, there ...
After years of diligent work in the forests of Colombia and museums overseas, there is officially a new member in the family of frogs called the Centrolenidae, more commonly known as Glass Frogs.
As tiny glass frogs fall asleep for the day, they take almost 90 percent of their red blood cells out of circulation. The colorful cells cram into hideaway pockets inside the frog liver, which ...
The glass frog’s unusual adaptation to bolster its camouflage could offer clues for preventing deadly blood clots in people. By Veronique Greenwood At first glance, you might miss the glass frog of ...
Frogs are one of the most diverse animal groups, with a wide range of sizes and colors. Scientists have identified up to 5,000 frog species and believe there are many more waiting to be discovered.