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.

An international team of researchers have discovered seven new species of tree frogs that make otherworldly calls in the ...

In the rainforests of Madagascar, it can feel like you’ve stepped into another world. The air hums with life, dense with the ...

Hiking through the dense rainforest of Madagascar, scientists heard a series of “otherworldly” sounds. The “somewhat bizarre” ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

The international team of scientists said their high-pitched whistling calls are like sound effects from the iconic sci-fi ...

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

Those names may not mean anything to the layperson, but diehard fans will recognize them as being references to some of the ...