An actress has died after consuming deadly Amazonian frog venom as part of a cleansing ritual at a spiritual retreat. Marcela Alcázar Rodríguez, 33, became unwell after participating in the "Kambo" ...

Vibrant frogs, often seen in nature documentaries, use their striking colours as a survival tactic. From the Red-Eyed Tree Frog's startling gaze to th ...

The King Cobra and Poison Dart Frog possess deadly abilities. The King Cobra is larger and faster. It uses venomous bite for hunting and defense. The Poison Dart Frog has skin toxins for defense. King ...

A new species of poison dart frog has been discovered in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, where dense rainforests host some of the most diverse and complex ecosystems on Earth. In a study published ...

Scientists have identified the protein that helps poison dart frogs safely accumulate their namesake toxins, according to a study published today in eLife. The findings solve a long-standing ...

Three studies have recently explored toe-tapping, which seems to have something to do with frogs preying on insects. By Elizabeth Landau Faster than Gene Kelly tap-dancing in the rain, many species of ...

In short: Natasha Lechner died of heart failure at Mullumbimby in 2019 minutes after using kambo frog poison. The NSW state coroner has found advice by practitioners about the dangers of kambo is ...

A NEW frog poison ritual that purges the body and makes you vomit, diarrhoea and sob is making it’s way onto the UK wellness scene. And while celebrities and the public alike claim to have reaped ...

The toe tapping behavior of various amphibians has long attracted attention from researchers and pet owners. Despite being widely documented, the underlying functional role is poorly understood. In a ...

During mating, some male poison frogs embrace their partner’s face in a love-potion-laced hug. The amorous amphibians may create pheromones in glands in their fingers, researchers report July 21 in ...