Jacques, Tubby, Nanners, Meep and Leek are just a bunch of dumpy tree frogs living in Toledo, Ohio. And don’t feel bad about calling them “dumpy”: That’s literally what their species is nicknamed. The ...

Researchers have discovered seven new species of tree frogs that make otherworldly calls in the rainforests of Madagascar. Their strange, high-pitched whistling calls sound more like sound effects ...

To find her mate amidst a cacophony of frog croaks, groans, squeaks and trills, a female green tree frog just needs to take a deep breath. “We think the lungs are working a bit like some ...

Jaques, Nanners and Tubby are all amphibians known as Dumpy tree frogs or White's tree frogs Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, covering pets, animal ...

There are several species in WNC that exhibit characteristic features of vocalization. Wood frogs, which are about 2-3 inches long and sport distinctive dark patches around their eyes, usually inhabit ...

Male green treefrogs attract mates with loud calls, but new research shows parasites can subtly change those signals.