Why it's awesome: Move over grumpy cat — say hello to the grumpy frog. In addition to being a famous meme, black rain frogs have plenty of unusual traits that make them fascinating critters. For ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

A genus of around 20 burrowing frog species found mostly in South Africa is famous for its members' short limbs, flat, angry-looking faces, and rounded “golf-ball” like bodies. Now, this collection of ...

A newfound species of rain frog in Ecuador is likely already endangered. Scientists had long confused the amphibian with its close relative, Pristimantis ornatissimus, a well-known frog with a ...

Rain frogs – known for their stubby legs, golf ball-shaped bodies, and disgruntled facial expressions are endemic to parts of Southern and Eastern Africa. The genus Breviceps, which includes around 20 ...