In the world of flying, stinging insects, Asian giant hornets reign supreme, reaching impressive sizes and wielding mighty venom-filled lances. Now, researchers have found an unlikely hero that can ...

Pond frogs (Pelophylax nigromaculatus) may have a surprising edge against one of nature’s most painful defenses. A recent Ecosphere study found that pond frogs can withstand repeated stings from ...

Researchers have identified a new species of poison-dart frog, Ranitomeya hwata, in the remote bamboo-forest of Alto Purus National Park located in eastern Peru. This newly discovered amphibian is the ...