AZ Animals on MSN

Why April sounds so loud: The reason frogs explode into chorus after spring rain

Quick Take Wood frogs may travel up to a half mile to the vernal pool they were born in before participating in the spring ...
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Noise at the Garden Pond? These Frogs Are Still Croaking in Fall

The croaking of frogs and toads is as much a part of spring as birdsong and gardening. When these animals go courting in ponds and pools, it’s hard to miss—though not everyone enjoys nighttime frog ...
Los Angeles Times

Researchers Aim to Keep Frogs From Croaking

It is frog heaven, this lovely oasis of quiet pools along Las Virgenes Creek on Ahmanson Ranch. Lush brambles of wild blackberry border the creek, creating perfect hideaways. Tender patches of ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

Outside/Inbox: Why will frogs sing together?

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team here at NHPR answers listener questions about the natural world. Today's question comes from Andy, calling from Dover, New Hampshire. Alejandro Vélez: That is a ...
Southeast Missourian

No croaking: New frog species groans, coughs

CHERRY HILL, N.J. -- Scientists have discovered a new frog species in southern New Jersey that makes some un-froglike sounds. The Atlantic Coast leopard frog groans and makes coughing noises rather ...