The group that they found lives in the rainforest along fast-flowing streams in the most mountainous regions of Madagascar – a loud background that may explain why the frogs call at such high pitches.

Pig frogs are named for their low grunting sound, which sounds like a pig’s “oink.” They mostly call to attract female frogs, ...

the calls might sound like a bird or an insect. Dr Jorn Kohler, the senior curator of vertebrate zoology at the Hessisches ...

who will chase up calls when there are promising leads. The app also contains examples of frog sounds to help with identification. Dr Rowley says the best time to record frogs is after dark and ...

Sound is made up of vibrations ... But they also suggest it could be to attract a mate or call other frogs to attack the predator.

It's a small critter, but it's spawning a national movement. (Sound of frog call) With more than 240 species in Australia, each with a unique call, chief scientist Dr Jodi Rowley has helped ...

Researchers have discovered seven new species of frogs in Madagascar and say the high-pitched whistling calls they make are like sound effects from Star Trek. Most people would associate frogs ...

They are found across Madagascar and communicate with other frogs with their whistling sounds. When the research team heard the calls, they immediately reminded them of the sound effects used ...