The African clawed frog is the world’s most widely distributed amphibian. It can be found lurking in ponds on four continents apart from Africa. There is even a population of albino African clawed ...

SAN FRANCISCO — They may be unassuming, and sometimes even cute, but these slimy, 4-inch amphibians have some biologists worried about the future of Northern California’s lakes and streams. The ...

ISSAQUAH, Wash. (AP) — An invasive species is consuming and competing with native species in western Washington, including salmon. Scientists have spotted African clawed frogs in Issaquah, Lacey and ...

Invasive African clawed frogs increase in western Washington The frogs are considered one of the worst invasive species on earth, according to the WDFW. They prey on native insects and forage food ...

Learn more about the interesting history of African clawed frogs with health and science, and how they became a harmful invasive species that easily took over waterways. Cannibal frogs with ...