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 ...

When it comes to frog noises, most people’s knowledge basically begins and ends with the word “ribbit.” Should anyone want to change that sad reality, Smithsonian Folkways is here to help. The 75-year ...

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 ...

April showers bring May flowers. April showers also make frogs explode into a chorus after spring rain. These frogs are not ...

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 ...

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, ...