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Illustration: two frogs and a pencil

Illustration by Luci Betti-Nash, courtesy Stony Brook University

Beelzebufo: A Giant of a Find

A team of researchers in Madagascar has discovered the fossil of what may be the largest frog to have ever lived.

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Spring Peepers
Read about these tiny frogs that ring in spring.
What's Wild About African Wild Dogs?
African wild dogs live in Africa, south of the Sahara desert and they only have four toes, while domestic dogs and wolves have five.
Honey Bee Mystery
All across the United States, honeybees are flying away from their hives and dying. Empty hives are causing a lot of worry about some important food crops. Find out what's behind this mystery.
Giant Jellyfish Invasion
Are aliens attacking the Sea of Japan? Not exactly. But these gigantic blobs are unwelcome visitors from another place.
Tigers Cuddle With Apes
These babies would never be found together in the wild, but they became good friends at Indonesia's Taman Safari Zoo.

Spring Peepers
Read about these tiny frogs that ring in spring.
What's Wild About African Wild Dogs?
African wild dogs live in Africa, south of the Sahara desert and they only have four toes, while domestic dogs and wolves have five.
Honey Bee Mystery
All across the United States, honeybees are flying away from their hives and dying. Empty hives are causing a lot of worry about some important food crops. Find out what's behind this mystery.
Giant Jellyfish Invasion
Are aliens attacking the Sea of Japan? Not exactly. But these gigantic blobs are unwelcome visitors from another place.
Tigers Cuddle With Apes
These babies would never be found together in the wild, but they became good friends at Indonesia's Taman Safari Zoo.
Polar Bears Listed as Threatened
Polar bears were added to the list of threatened species and will receive special protection under U.S. law.
Balding Penguin Gets Custom Wetsuit
Pierre the African penguin is certainly unique—he's the only penguin with a wetsuit!
Cat Adopts Dog
Satin the cat helped raise Charlie, a rottweiler puppy, like one of her own.
Lungless Frog
This strange frog can breathe through its skin instead of its lungs!
Green Invaders
You might not think of plants as dangerous, but in this case they are threatening nature's delicate food web. Get to know the invaders!
Beelzebufo: A Giant of a Find
A team of researchers in Madagascar has discovered the fossil of what may be the largest frog to have ever lived.
Ski Patrol: Always on Alert for Avalanche Safety
Find out how they protect people from this fast-moving natural event.
Amazing Bats of Bracken Cave
Millions of bats emerge from a cave in Texas on summer nights.
Crabs Clean Up
The cleaning service by tiny crabs helps coral reefs survive.
Can Animals Be Nice?
Read four stories about animal kindness.
Arctic Tale
A young polar bear and walrus learn to survive the constantly changing Arctic world in this new motion picture for the whole family, in theaters July 25.
The Secret Language of Dolphins
Scientists are studying wild and captive dolphins all over the world to decipher their secret language. They haven’t completely cracked the code yet, but they’re listening…and learning.
Chomp! Meat-Eating Plants
An exhibit of carnivorous plants chows down at the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers.
Animal Myths Busted
National Geographic Kids puts these tall tales to the test.
Swimming for Survival
The first-ever Great Turtle Race tracks the real-time migration of leatherback sea turtles between Costa Rica and the Galápagos Islands via the Internet.
Monster Glowing Squid Captured on Video
Monster-size squid that glow in the dark have been filmed for the first time in the wild.
On the Move
See some of the oddest ways that critters move around. Get facts, photos, and more!
Cat Versus Dog: Round Four
National Geographic Kids identifies a few of the qualities you look for in a pal and then compare the two animals. So keep reading and see what you think.
Hot Dogs: Doggone Good Time at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Get the inside scoop on this year's premier American dog show.
Cat Versus Dog: Round Three
National Geographic Kids continues to identify a few of the qualities you look for in a pal and then compare the two animals. So keep reading and see what you think.
Cat Versus Dog: Round Two
National Geographic Kids continues to identify a few of the qualities you look for in a pal and then compare the two animals. So keep reading and see what you think.
U.S. Presidential Pets: Then and Now
There is a long history of U.S. presidential pets—from horses and owls to snakes and elephants.
Cat Versus Dog: Round One
Dogs have the well-earned reputation of being a human’s best friend. But what about cats? When given the chance, felines can make equally wonderful buddies.
Playing Favorites: Cat or Dog?
Cats and dogs are both wonderful pets. Which would you rather have?
Mice With Tans? Eeeeeek!
Scientists discover a lotion that gives mice a tan—and protects their skin.
Saving the Saiga
Scientists use modern GPS tracking technology to help protect Mongolia’s endangered saiga antelope, one of Asia’s weirdest-looking mammals.
Who's the Fastest Jaw on the Draw?
Hint: It's not a shark or an alligator. Think smaller—much smaller.
Gorilla Rescue
An endangered orphan baby finds a new family.
Calvin the Right Whale
Speed limits for ships would help protect endangered whales.
Sea Turtle Soup? No, Thanks!
Scientists studying the health of sea turtles want to get the word out about a recent discovery: Eating sea turtles can be dangerous to humans.
Baby Boom! Giant Panda Cubs Give Hope to an Endangered Species
There’s a giant panda baby boom! Will captive cubs boost the numbers of critically endangered giant pandas in the wild?
Balloon-Popping Dog!
Meet Anastasia, a Jack Russell terrier. Her favorite game? Popping as many balloons as she can!
Scientists Help Giant Pandas Raise Twins
Scientists help captive giant panda moms raise twin babies.
The Dog Whisperer: Helping Dogs—and Owners—Be on Their Best Behavior
Learn about the famous dog trainer Cesar Millan, also known as the Dog Whisperer. He trains difficult-to-handle dogs as well as owners.

The Dog Whisperer: Helping Dogs—and Owners—Be on Their Best Behavior
Learn about the famous dog trainer Cesar Millan, also known as the Dog Whisperer. He trains difficult-to-handle dogs as well as owners.
Amazing Bats of Bracken Cave
Millions of bats emerge from a cave in Texas on summer nights.
Balding Penguin Gets Custom Wetsuit
Pierre the African penguin is certainly unique—he's the only penguin with a wetsuit!
Beelzebufo: A Giant of a Find
A team of researchers in Madagascar has discovered the fossil of what may be the largest frog to have ever lived.
Can Animals Be Nice?
Read four stories about animal kindness.

The Dog Whisperer: Helping Dogs—and Owners—Be on Their Best Behavior
Learn about the famous dog trainer Cesar Millan, also known as the Dog Whisperer. He trains difficult-to-handle dogs as well as owners.
Amazing Bats of Bracken Cave
Millions of bats emerge from a cave in Texas on summer nights.
Balding Penguin Gets Custom Wetsuit
Pierre the African penguin is certainly unique—he's the only penguin with a wetsuit!
Beelzebufo: A Giant of a Find
A team of researchers in Madagascar has discovered the fossil of what may be the largest frog to have ever lived.
Can Animals Be Nice?
Read four stories about animal kindness.
Cat Adopts Dog
Satin the cat helped raise Charlie, a rottweiler puppy, like one of her own.
Giant Jellyfish Invasion
Are aliens attacking the Sea of Japan? Not exactly. But these gigantic blobs are unwelcome visitors from another place.
Gorilla Rescue
An endangered orphan baby finds a new family.
Green Invaders
You might not think of plants as dangerous, but in this case they are threatening nature's delicate food web. Get to know the invaders!
Honey Bee Mystery
All across the United States, honeybees are flying away from their hives and dying. Empty hives are causing a lot of worry about some important food crops. Find out what's behind this mystery.
Hot Dogs: Doggone Good Time at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Get the inside scoop on this year's premier American dog show.
Lungless Frog
This strange frog can breathe through its skin instead of its lungs!
Spring Peepers
Read about these tiny frogs that ring in spring.
The Secret Language of Dolphins
Scientists are studying wild and captive dolphins all over the world to decipher their secret language. They haven’t completely cracked the code yet, but they’re listening…and learning.
Tigers Cuddle With Apes
These babies would never be found together in the wild, but they became good friends at Indonesia's Taman Safari Zoo.
What's Wild About African Wild Dogs?
African wild dogs live in Africa, south of the Sahara desert and they only have four toes, while domestic dogs and wolves have five.
Who's the Fastest Jaw on the Draw?
Hint: It's not a shark or an alligator. Think smaller—much smaller.
Chomp! Meat-Eating Plants
An exhibit of carnivorous plants chows down at the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers.
Crabs Clean Up
The cleaning service by tiny crabs helps coral reefs survive.
Saving the Saiga
Scientists use modern GPS tracking technology to help protect Mongolia’s endangered saiga antelope, one of Asia’s weirdest-looking mammals.
Ski Patrol: Always on Alert for Avalanche Safety
Find out how they protect people from this fast-moving natural event.
Arctic Tale
A young polar bear and walrus learn to survive the constantly changing Arctic world in this new motion picture for the whole family, in theaters July 25.
Animal Myths Busted
National Geographic Kids puts these tall tales to the test.
Baby Boom! Giant Panda Cubs Give Hope to an Endangered Species
There’s a giant panda baby boom! Will captive cubs boost the numbers of critically endangered giant pandas in the wild?
Balloon-Popping Dog!
Meet Anastasia, a Jack Russell terrier. Her favorite game? Popping as many balloons as she can!
Calvin the Right Whale
Speed limits for ships would help protect endangered whales.
Cat Versus Dog: Round Four
National Geographic Kids identifies a few of the qualities you look for in a pal and then compare the two animals. So keep reading and see what you think.
Cat Versus Dog: Round One
Dogs have the well-earned reputation of being a human’s best friend. But what about cats? When given the chance, felines can make equally wonderful buddies.
Cat Versus Dog: Round Three
National Geographic Kids continues to identify a few of the qualities you look for in a pal and then compare the two animals. So keep reading and see what you think.
Cat Versus Dog: Round Two
National Geographic Kids continues to identify a few of the qualities you look for in a pal and then compare the two animals. So keep reading and see what you think.
Mice With Tans? Eeeeeek!
Scientists discover a lotion that gives mice a tan—and protects their skin.
Monster Glowing Squid Captured on Video
Monster-size squid that glow in the dark have been filmed for the first time in the wild.
On the Move
See some of the oddest ways that critters move around. Get facts, photos, and more!
Playing Favorites: Cat or Dog?
Cats and dogs are both wonderful pets. Which would you rather have?
Polar Bears Listed as Threatened
Polar bears were added to the list of threatened species and will receive special protection under U.S. law.
Scientists Help Giant Pandas Raise Twins
Scientists help captive giant panda moms raise twin babies.
Sea Turtle Soup? No, Thanks!
Scientists studying the health of sea turtles want to get the word out about a recent discovery: Eating sea turtles can be dangerous to humans.
Swimming for Survival
The first-ever Great Turtle Race tracks the real-time migration of leatherback sea turtles between Costa Rica and the Galápagos Islands via the Internet.
U.S. Presidential Pets: Then and Now
There is a long history of U.S. presidential pets—from horses and owls to snakes and elephants.

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