This type of mushroom primarily thrives on decaying organic matter like plants and rotting wood, which is why experts were baffled about why one was seemingly growing on a living frog. Although ...

It is the first time a mushroom has been seen growing on live animal tissue. The frog was not captured, but has been identified as a Rao’s intermediate golden-backed frog, while the mushroom is ...

Cold-climate frogs grow more slowly than their relatives in temperate areas, but live longer (12 years, compared to 5 for lowland frogs) and so grow larger. They're also active during warmer ...

Toads that live in temperate regions of the world tend to have longer lifespans than those living in tropical areas. The African clawed frog is native to Africa, but some have been imported into the ...

The first thing that stands out about the Surinam horned frog is its size. These rotund amphibians can grow to 8 inches in length and would cover a good-size tea saucer. They are found in ...