North QLD’s newly discovered frogs

Two new frog species found in North Queensland, underscoring its rich biodiversity and conservation needs.

Litoria corbeni Photo by Conrad Hoskin

What’s Happening?

In a major discovery for Australian biodiversity, researchers from James Cook University (JCU), the University of Newcastle, and the South Australian Museum have identified two new species of Whirring Tree Frogs in North Queensland.

Previously thought to be part of a single species, these frogs have …