New research shows proteinaceous foam that forms nests of the túngara frog (Engystomops pustulosus), a native of Trinidad, can encapsulate a variety of hydrophobic and hydrophilic compounds and ...

In a sandy patch of rainforest in Brazil, a “very secretive” creature laid its eggs in the foam nest built by its mate. The white, almost Styrofoam-looking nest was dug into the ground and difficult ...

The researchers retrieved frog foam from the forests of Trinidad and brought it back to their lab after removing the eggs, hatching them and returning the tadpoles to the wild. Paul Hoskisson On rainy ...

The foam that some frogs produce to make nests could be a good candidate for future pharmaceuticals and cosmetics because it can keep its shape for more than a week, isn’t likely to irritate human ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The túngara frog is a creature perhaps easily overlooked. Each ...

A tree frog: female (larger individual below) laying eggs, which are protected by the 'foam nest' and male (smaller individual above). When it comes to laying eggs, tree frogs have some unusual habits ...

Scientists in Brazil found a “secretive” camouflaged animal that lays its eggs in “foam nests” and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Martins, Mônico, Mendonça, Dantas, Souza, Hanken, ...