Newly discovered Boophis genus tree frogs in Madagascar were named for evoking sounds like that of “Star Trek.” M. Vences, CC ...

A group of frogs from Madagascar have mating calls that sound like Star Trek sound effects – now their species names honour ...

B. kirki, B. picardi, B. siskoi, B. janewayae, B. archeri, B. pikei, and B. burnhamae live in Madagascar's rainforests.

The international team of scientists said their high-pitched whistling calls are like sound effects from the iconic sci-fi ...

Frogs that whistle “like sound effects from Star Trek” have been discovered by scientists. Most people would associate frogs with croaking, but the newly identified animals in Madagascar, an island ...

Frogs that whistle “like sound effects from Star Trek” have been discovered by scientists. Most people would associate frogs with croaking, but the newly identified animals in Madagascar ...

Kermit the Frog is one of the most iconic characters ever created. Jim Henson' The Muppets took the world by storm, and has ...

Seven newly discovered species from the tree frog genus Boophis, found across the rainforests of Madagascar, emit special bird-like whistling sounds in their communication with other frogs. These ...

Some frogs sounded like “regular whistles,” while others made “outlandish sounds.” A Boophis archeri, or Archer’s tree frog. Photo from Mark D. Sherz Intrigued, researchers began ...

but a new discovery proves that not all frogs sound the same. Researchers have discovered seven new species of frogs in the East African Island of Madagascar, which instead make high-pitched ...