Some tadpoles don’t poop for the first weeks of their lives. At least, that’s the case for Eiffinger’s tree frogs (Kurixalus eiffingeri), scientists report September 22 in Ecology. Eiffinger’s tree ...

The Eiffinger's tree frog found in Japan has a unique biological adaptation: its tadpoles do not defecate during their early developmental stages to reduce the risk of contaminating their small ...

HELENA - The Grow-a-Frog company says the tadpole kit it sells is perfect for "anyone who appreciates the wonder of Nature." But the state Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks finds nothing natural ...

Eiffinger's tree frogs lay eggs in an isolated water bodies such as a gap between plant stems. Their tadpoles hold onto their poop for months to reduce risk of contaminating their small spawning areas ...

The Eiffinger’s tree frog (Kurixalus eiffingeri), found on Ishigaki and Iriomote islands in Japan, has a unique biological adaptation: its tadpoles do not defecate during their early developmental ...