Across the animal kingdom, sound is more than communication—it's a signal of survival and success. From birds and primates to ...

The American toad is one of the most well-known toad species throughout North America. Its notable warts and big, round eyes differentiate it from other species, but its call is also unique. You might ...

Male túngara frogs croak from shallow puddles to attract mates. But new research finds that their love songs have a dark side: They create ripples that attract the attention of frog-eating bats. And ...

The croaking of frogs and toads is as much a part of spring as birdsong and gardening. When these animals go courting in ponds and pools, it’s hard to miss—though not everyone enjoys nighttime frog ...

Male frogs often force females to mate with them, but in one species, a croak from the female seems to persuade males to leave her alone. The sound may be an “honest” signal that she isn’t fertile and ...

These tiny frogs have an enormous voice for their size, and the recent warm evenings have been filled with their lovely chorus.

Climate change has become the secret wingman to male frogs, as experts discover a noticeable shift in their mating calls. Around 41 per cent of amphibian species are threatened with extinction, ...