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.

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

Newly discovered Boophis genus tree frogs in Madagascar were named for evoking sounds like that of “Star Trek.” M. Vences, CC BY-SA 4.0

Scientists named them Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway, Archer, Burnham, and Pike after seven of the most iconic captans from Star Trek.

A group of frogs from Madagascar have mating calls that sound like Star Trek sound effects – now their species names honour captains from the series

The international team of scientists said their high-pitched whistling calls are like sound effects from the iconic sci-fi series.