While we wait for upcoming Star Trek shows and movies, exciting things involving the franchise are happening in the animal world. It turns out there's a new species of frogs that were discovered, and they're reminiscent of a specific franchise that's available to stream with a Paramount+ subscription.

Seven new species of tree frogs in Madagascar's rainforests are notable for their otherworldly, high-pitched whistling calls.

Those names may not mean anything to the layperson, but diehard fans will recognize them as being references to some of the most famous characters in science fiction.

B. kirki, B. picardi, B. siskoi, B. janewayae, B. archeri, B. pikei, and B. burnhamae live in Madagascar's rainforests.

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.

Going trekking into the rainforests of Madagascar sounds like a grand adventure – but for one team of researchers, it has also provided a bountiful discovery. Seven new species of tree frogs have been revealed,