Much like Spider-Man, a gray tree frog (Hyla versicolor) can walk upside down on a smooth tree branch. This is thanks to its large, round toe pads that are equipped with special skin and mucous ...
All male frogs sing to attract mates, Maggie said, noting that each species has a distinctive song — the duck-like quack of the northern wood frog, the watery snore of a pickerel frog, and the ...
The gray tree frog is a small frog native to the eastern U.S. and parts of southeastern Canada. An adult can grow to a length of nearly three inches. This frog has the sense to climb high into trees ...
Recently I visited a wonderful place called the Cape County Conservation Nature Center. While there I photographed these two complacent frogs. The frog on top is a gray tree frog. The one it is ...
Climate change poses a significant threat to grey tree frogs, affecting their habitats, breeding patterns, and survival. Rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns are altering the delicate ...
Frogs, much like turtles, have become popular pets for their exotic appearances and low-maintenance needs. But when you’re ready to bring a pet frog home, how do you know which one will make the best ...
Q: On Thursday afternoon, I began hearing loud calls coming from trees around my house, and because I don't want to go out because of the COVID-19, I can't say if they are elsewhere. I live off of ...
It’s no secret – I love amphibians. Frogs and salamanders are, in my opinion, some of the most fascinating animals around. Just think about it. Many start their lives in the water looking more like ...
“All right, I’m coming!” I exclaimed, racing for the phone. Yes, I do have a cellphone, but haven’t cut the cord on our landline. I grabbed the receiver just before the fourth ring, when the answering ...