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

Seven new species of tree frogs in Madagascar's rainforests are notable for their otherworldly, high-pitched whistling calls.

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 ...

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

Scientists named them Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway, Archer, Burnham, and Pike after seven of the most iconic captans from ...

While some may liken these frog calls to those of some bird or insect, Star Trek fans may find them to be similar to the ...

Scientists studying Boophis marojezensis, a tree frog in Madagascar, discovered that it is actually seven distinct species. Their results showed that what was previously thought to be only one frog ...

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 ...

Scientists have found seven new species of frogs in Madagascar whose high-pitched calls “are like the sound effects from Star ...