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The article focuses on the observation of larval aggregations in Rana sylvatica (Wood Frog) tadpoles in multiple woodland ponds, challenging the previous notion that they are solitary and suggesting that this behavior may not be as uncommon as previously thought.

The article focuses on Anura frogs feeding on bacteria, protozoans, algae, and small suspended particles within the water column (Stebbins and Cohen 1995. A Natural History of Amphibians. Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey. 336 pp.).

The article documents an observation of a Giant Parrot Snake (Leptophis ahaetulla) preying on an adult Manaus Slender-legged Treefrog (Osteocephalus taurinus) in the Amazon Basin, highlighting this opportunistic predation event by a diurnal snake on a nocturnal frog.

The article reports the first observation of a novel green coloration in Lithobates palustris, previously unrecorded in the species, discovered by KH on September 26, 2022, near the Occoquan Reservoir, Virginia, highlighting an unusual pigment pattern compared to the typical brown coloration.

The article reports the first findings of reproduction in Eleutherodactylus unicolor, documenting nesting sites, clutch and egg sizes, hatchling measurements, and possible parental care by males, based on observations from three egg clutches found in 2010 and 2021 in El Yunque Forest, Puerto Rico.

The article reports the first instance of predation on Afrixalus clarkei, a small Ethiopian frog, by the large mantis Paramantis victoriana, observed in the Kafa Biosphere Reserve during a drought, marking the first record of this mantis species in Ethiopia and its predation on a vertebrate.

The article offers information on the use of non-human animals to transmit human values as commonplace in the popular media and advertising. It mentions about the acceptance of the zoomorphic figures to a large audience and enable the transmission of messages that bypass censorship rules and favorably represent multicultural societies.

The article focuses on attempted predation on Rana chiricahuensis (Chiricahua Leopard Frog), highlighting the scarcity of documented observations of predation on this species in the wild despite the known predators, such as Rana catesbeiana (American Bullfrog).

The article focuses on the diet of Rana draytonii (California Red-legged Frog), describing an incident where a female frog captured and consumed a live Microtus californicus (California Vole), shedding light on the species' foraging behavior and potential prey sources.

The article focuses on documenting the unusual chorusing behavior of Pseudacris maculata (Boreal Chorus Frog), one of the earliest chorusing anurans in Illinois and Wisconsin, with reported male vocalization and breeding behaviors ranging from late February to the first week of June.

The article focuses on a novel interspecific amplexus event between Lithobates septentrionalis (Northern Leopard Frog) and Lithobates clamitans observed in Langlade County, Wisconsin, USA, highlighting an unusual breeding interaction between these species.

The article describes the first record of the diet of Odorrana utsunomiyaorum, a frog species found in Japan's Yaeyama Islands, highlighting its diverse diet and similar food composition between populations on Ishigaki-jima and Iriomote-jima, despite being endangered due to habitat loss.

The article reports the discovery of an established population of Eleutherodactylus planirostris (Greenhouse Frog) in Dean Porter Park, Brownsville, Texas, marking the second known population in south Texas and likely resulting from human-assisted movement.

The article presents a report regarding the discovery and geographical distribution of Hamilton's Frog, Leiopelma Hamiltoni, along with mentions about predation behavior of the Leiopelma Hamiltoni.

The article investigates the activity patterns and behaviors of the rare bromeliad-dwelling frog, Crossodactylodes itambe, using camera traps. Topics discussed include the effectiveness of camera traps for monitoring amphibians, the nocturnal activity and behavioral patterns of the frog, and its interactions with its bromeliad habitat.

The article provides an in-depth analysis of the ecological, morphological, and reproductive characteristics of hyperoliid frogs in the Mount Kupe region of Cameroon. Topics discussed include the diverse breeding habitats utilized by different species, the quantification of sexual size dimorphism across various taxa, and observations of species interactions and reproductive behaviors in this rich amphibian community.

The article focuses on documenting the first record of ELEUTHERODACTYLUS PLANIROSTRIS (Greenhouse Frog) from Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands, with observations of individuals inside limestone caves and vocalizations heard in dense ground vegetation.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Rana Dalmatina (Agile Frog)" and explores about its geographical distribution and collection of specimen, along with explores leucism in the species.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Pelophylax Nigromaculatus (Black-spotted Pond Frog)" and explores about its geographical distribution and collection of specimen, along with explores albinism of the species.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Stereocyclops Incrassatus (Brazilian Dumpy Frog)" and explores about its geographical distribution and collection of specimen, along with explores diet of the species.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Scaphiopus Couchii (Couch's Spadefoot)" and explores about its geographical distribution and collection of specimen, along with explores diet of the species.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Rana Sierrae (Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog)" and explores about its geographical distribution and collection of specimen, along with explores behavior and diet of the species.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Pristimantis Ventrimarmoratus (Tungurahua Robber Frog)" and explores about its geographical distribution and collection of specimen, along with explores predation of the species.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Nanorana Minica (Small Paa Frog)" and explores about its geographical distribution and collection of specimen, along with explores rare anomalies of the species.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Myersiella Microps (Rio Elongated Frog)" and explores about its geographical distribution and collection of specimen, along with explores endoparasites of the species.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Leptodactylus Macrosternum (Miranda's White-lipped Frog)" and explores about its geographical distribution and collection of specimen, along with explores reproduction of the species.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Ansonia muelleri (Muller's Stream Toad)" and explores about its geographical distribution and collection of specimen.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Brachycephalus Hermogenesi (Flea Toad)" and explores about its geographical distribution and information on the diet of Brachycephalus hermogenesi using high resolution microcomputed tomography images of a preserved museum specimen .

The article discusses research on the specie, "Anaxyrus Americanus (American Toad)" and explores about its geographical distribution and explores its arboreal behavior.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Anaxyrus Boreas (Western Toad)" and explores about its geographical distribution and collection of specimen.

The article examines the impact of the chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) on Columbia spotted frogs, rana luteiventris, in Utah, revealing that these frogs persist with Bd in some regions despite its known detrimental effects on amphibians. The study suggests that while rana luteiventris populations in the Wasatch Range may not be succumbing to chytridiomycosis, they could still face challenges from Bd, potentially affecting their long-term viability.

The article details a captive breeding program for direct-developing frogs, highlighting a retrofitted rodent breeding rack for housing and breeding Eleutherodactylus species. Topics discussed include the development of an irrigation and drainage system, the mitigation of fungal issues, and the adaptation of traditional equipment to maintain frog health and encourage reproduction.

The article offers information on evaluating the retention of visible implant alphanumeric (VIAlpha) tags in larval Green Frogs (Lithobates clamitans) through metamorphosis. Topics include the effectiveness of different tagging techniques and locations, the impact of surgical glue on tag retention, and the overall reliability of VIAlpha tags for marking anuran tadpoles.

The article offers information on the reproductive phenology of temperate, female frogs and the impact of climate change. Topics include shifts in breeding phenology due to climate change, the effects of winter temperatures on female body condition and clutch size, and the need for more research on female reproductive biology and hibernation effects.

The author urges biologists to share their observations, data and knowledge for the successful management and recovery of species and their habitats. He shares his realization about gaps in knowledge and understanding of the species within the published literature and his decision to commit to publishing his experiences and observations on various aspects of species natural history or management. He pleas for the ecological and biological community to support mentorship and co-authorship.

The article discusses the detection of the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) in Creole Frogs in a previously unreported area of Argentina. Topics include the ecological impact of Bd on amphibian populations, the geographical distribution and habitat diversity of Leptodactylus latrans, and the methods used for detecting and analyzing Bd infection in the study specimens.

The article discusses innovative techniques for preserving herpetological specimens. Topics include traditional and alternative preservation methods, the benefits of using dried skins for genetic and biogeographic studies, and the application of herbarium curation techniques for the long-term storage and organization of amphibian and reptile skins.

The article reports that the Species threatened with extinction due to climate change need genetic diversity in order to adapt, but genetic diversity is lost as populations decline and fragment.

The article discusses a study of the synthesis of direct evidence of predation on native frogs in New Zealand (NZ). Topics mentioned include the frog species in the native amphibian fauna of NZ including Maud Island frog and Archey's frog, the predator-prey interactions involving frogs as prey, and the impacts of birds, fish and reptiles on native frogs. Also mentioned are the strategies for ensuring the survival of native frogs including habitat enhancement and habitat translocation.

The article reports that chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) has been involve as cause of amphibian declines in Honduras frog. It states that to prevent the spread of chytrid, plastic bag and surgical gloves were used and DNA was extracted and was preserved in Eppendorf microcentrifuge tubes containing ethanol. It mentions that none of the specimens showed any clinical signs of infection but chytridiomycosis should be added as potential threat, as its presence is confirmed.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Plectrohyla hartwegi (Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog)" and explores about its geographical distribution and collection of specimen, along with explores diet of the species.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Pelobates fuscus (Common Spadefoot Toad)" and "Pelophylax Ridibundus (Marsh Frog)" and explores about its geographical distribution and collection of specimen.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Litoria dahlii (Dahl's Aquatic Frog)" and explores about its geographical distribution and collection of specimen, along with explores dry season aggregation of the species.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Leptodactylus Vastus (Northeastern Pepper Frog)" and explores about its geographical distribution and collection of specimen, along with explores diet of the species.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Eleutherodactylus planirostris (Greenhouse Frog)" and explores about its geographical distribution and collection of specimen.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Fejervarya moodiei (Brackish Frog)" and explores about its geographical distribution and collection of specimen.

The article discusses research on the specie, "Boana rosenbergi (Rosenberg's Gladiator Frog)" and explores about its geographical distribution and collection of specimen.