Japanese researchers have succeeded in producing see-through frogs, letting them observe organs, blood vessels and eggs under the skin without performing dissections. Dissections have become ...
Camouflage takes many forms in the natural world. Some animals are born with skin or coats that blend in naturally with their environment. Some Old World lizards like the chameleon have an almost ...
Glass frogs have the rare ability to turn on and off their nearly transparent appearance, researchers report Thursday in the journal Science. Ernesto Benavides/Getty Images Now you see them, now you ...
Scientists have discovered mutant frogs with transparent skin through which their organs, skeletons and even their beating hearts are clearly visible. Researchers say they captured 60 of the mutant ...
Frogs are one of the most diverse animal groups, with a wide range of sizes and colors. Scientists have identified up to 5,000 frog species and believe there are many more waiting to be discovered.
Scientists have finally unravelled the mystery behind a glassfrog's ability to turn transparent while they rest, according to a new study. According to the study, a team of biologists and biomedical ...
Amphibians like glass frogs become see-through whilst sleeping - and now scientists have discovered how. The creatures hide 90 per cent of their red blood cells in their liver, which is mirror-coated, ...
There wouldn’t be a lot of advantages to being a member of the Hyalinobatrachium yaku species. You’d be a frog for one thing. You’d be just 0.8 in. (2 cm) long too, meaning you’d be prey for, well, ...
7 fascinating facts about the transparent glass frogThese frogs are mainly found in rainforests of Central and South America, where they live high up in the trees.
The glass frog's translucent stomach skin offers a window into its internal organs. New research finds this odd seeming trait may help the frogs evade predators. Jorge GarcÍa / VW Pics / Universal ...