One of the seven new species of frog named after Star Trek captains found in Madagascar - Mark D. Scherz/SWNS Frogs that whistle “like sound effects from Star Trek” have been discovered by scientists.

Put a microphone outside overnight in Southern California not far from the urban sprawl, and you might be surprised how much you can hear. (SOUNDBITE OF ANIMAL HOWLING) SUMMERS: But for scientists ...

Frogs calling outdoors is more than a romantic sound of spring. The chorus of neighborhood peepers is an important indicator ...

For 40 years, wildlife biologists worldwide have been sounding the alarm on a mass extinction of amphibians. In response, several groups of scientists and volunteers have formed to chronicle exactly ...

Two years ago we read a disquieting statement in the New York Times. The writer recommended: “… go for a walk or a drive while listening to “Slow Radio,” a very soothing BBC podcast featuring sounds ...

Amazing things happen in nature as spring begins. The weather changes, plants and trees begin to flourish, and animals start ...

If you’re out on a walk in early spring and you happen to hear clucking, don’t start looking around for barnyard birds. The wood frog is one of the first frog species to emerge in late winter in the ...

You can lend your ear to help keep track of Wisconsin’s frog population. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources needs ...

Explore one of San Diego’s dozens of canyons on this short hike that would be especially inviting for students, with a location not far from the San Diego State University campus. Located in Rancho ...

Researchers from the University of California, Davis, found that male frogs' mating calls change according to the temperature ...