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.

Researchers have discovered seven new species of tree frogs that make otherworldly calls in the rainforests of Madagascar. Their strange, high-pitched whistling calls sound more like sound effects ...

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen say the frogs, found across the rainforests of Madagascar, emit whistling sounds while communicating with others of their species. “That is why we ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...