Researchers discovered a new species of frog in Africa that has an unusual trait: it’s completely silent. The Ukaguru spiny-throated reed frog does not croak, sing or ribbit. Found in Tanzania’s ...

A newfound species of frog doesn’t ribbit. In fact, it doesn’t make any sound at all. Instead of croaking, the spines on male frogs’ throats might help their female counterparts recognize potential ...

Scientists have described a new-to-science species of frog from Tanzania’s Ukaguru Mountains with a unique trait: it’s silent. The males of this species have tiny spines on their throats, which may ...

Even within a single species, animals don't all respond in the same way to environmental changes. A new study of reed frogs in East Africa reveals that understanding these differences could be key to ...