added 2007 Tue May 15 3:47:02 by GilbertZ
Tiny mites give some Central American poison frogs most of their toxic sting, researchers have discovered. Many tropical frog species secrete compounds known as alkaloids to protect themselves from predators and prevent infections.
Tiny mites give some Central American poison frogs most of their toxic sting, researchers have discovered. Many tropical frog species secrete compounds known as alkaloids to protect themselves from predators and prevent infections.
added 2007 Wed Apr 18 15:07:38 by Aidenag
Chilling new evidence suggests amphibians may be in worse shape than previously thought due to climate change. The new research warns that protected areas strategies for biodiversity conservation will not be enough to stave off extinction. Frogs and their relatives are in big trouble.
Chilling new evidence suggests amphibians may be in worse shape than previously thought due to climate change. The new research warns that protected areas strategies for biodiversity conservation will not be enough to stave off extinction. Frogs and their relatives are in big trouble.
added 2007 Wed Mar 14 0:51:55 by catstevens
Meat-eating killer frogs have invaded a pond in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, leaving environmentalists wondering how to stop their deadly march before they move on to bigger waters.
Meat-eating killer frogs have invaded a pond in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, leaving environmentalists wondering how to stop their deadly march before they move on to bigger waters.
added 2007 Sun Feb 18 0:25:06 by worker
Not all beautiful frogs depicted here are poisonous, but those who are - can be very deadly indeed. The most poisonous animal is not a snake or a spider. It's a beautiful little frog! "Most frogs produce skin toxins, but the dart poison frogs from Central and South America are the most potent of all. The golden poison frog, called terribilis (
Not all beautiful frogs depicted here are poisonous, but those who are - can be very deadly indeed. The most poisonous animal is not a snake or a spider. It's a beautiful little frog! "Most frogs produce skin toxins, but the dart poison frogs from Central and South America are the most potent of all. The golden poison frog, called terribilis (
