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 ...

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

Seven Madagascar frog species whose whistles sound like Star Trek sound effects have been named after the franchise's most iconic captains.

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 ...

A group of frogs from Madagascar have mating calls that sound like Star Trek sound effects – now their species names honour ...