7 new tree frogs named
Seven new tree frogs named after Star Trek captains
Seven new species of tree frogs in Madagascar's rainforests are notable for their otherworldly, high-pitched whistling calls.
Seven new frog species named for their ‘Star Trek’-esque calls
B. kirki, B. picardi, B. siskoi, B. janewayae, B. archeri, B. pikei, and B. burnhamae live in Madagascar's rainforests.
Seven New Frog Species Discovered in Madagascar Whistle Like They’re from Star Trek
Madagascar is a place of biological wonders, an island brimming with life forms that exist nowhere else on Earth. It’s home to around 9% of the world’s frog species, and new discoveries are made frequently. But there’s a dark undercurrent to these findings — many of these species, including the new tree frogs, live in habitats that are shrinking.
Captain croak? New species of frogs named after ‘Star Trek’ captains
Scientists named them Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway, Archer, Burnham, and Pike after seven of the most iconic captans from Star Trek. The post Captain croak? New species of frogs named after ‘Star Trek’ captains appeared first on Talker.
See, hear new species of tree frog with "otherworldly" calls discovered in Madagascar
Scientists discovered seven new species of tree frog in Madagascar. The small, brown frogs look relatively similar but vary genetically and have unique calls. The “otherworldly” calls reminded researchers of sound effects in “Star Trek” and inspired the names of the new species.
Seven new frog species discovered in Madagascar
An international team of 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 from the sci-fi series "Star Trek.
Seven new frogs discovered in Madagascar 'sound like something from Star Trek'
Researchers have discovered seven new species of frogs in Madagascar and say the high-pitched whistling calls they make are like sound effects from Star Trek. Most people would associate frogs with croaking,
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Seven New Frog Species Were Named After Star Trek Captains: ‘To Boldly Croak’
The international team of scientists said their high-pitched whistling calls are like sound effects from the iconic sci-fi ...
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Seven New Frogs Named After Iconic Star Trek Captains
An international team of researchers identified seven new species of tree frogs in Madagascar that produce unique, high-pitched whistling calls. Named after iconic Star Trek captains, these ...