Animals do all sorts of things to attract each other as potential mates. Many birds, for example, produce feathers with ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Ever notice frogs make a lot of noise before it starts to rain? Some Native American groups believed frogs “singing” brought the rain. Is this true? Are frogs nature’s meteorologists?

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 ...

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

Screaming or yelling is a natural reaction to a threat. One animal you’d likely never expect to hear this from, though, is a frog, which is more often associated with croaking. This is why rain frogs ...

Frogs are interesting creatures, but they are best admired in marshes and other natural habitats, not on your front porch.