Above, the real deal; below, the clay models used to test predators' reactions to local and foreign frog markings. Sometimes, you have to make a thousand frogs from modelling clay to make your point.

A team of researchers has discovered new insights into the evolution of color patterns in frogs and toads -- collectively known as anurans. Animal color patterns can help them camouflage with their ...

Natural selection has played a role in the development of the many skins patterns of the tiny Ranitomeya imitator poison dart frog. Natural selection has played a role in the development of the many ...

In a rainforest, small animals survive by hiding. By blending in with their environment until danger passes, many unique ...