While often confused, frogs and toads, both amphibians, exhibit distinct traits. Frogs boast smooth, moist skin and long legs ...
Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...
While toad and frog classifications are often used interchangeably, their different characteristics set them apart. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) stated that frogs are often found ...
Imagine for a minute that you’re a frog — not a prince, a frog. Throughout the summer and fall you’ve stuffed yourself full of luscious insects, spiders and other gourmet amphibian delicacies. Then, ...
Krista Weatherford from Maymont visits the studio with an array of common frogs and toads and explains how amphibian life in local waterways can serve as indicators of soil, water and air quality.
So, where do they come from? As Jeff Goldblum said in Jurassic Park, “Life finds a way,” and the frogs and toads in the Permian Basin have a way to beat the heat whenever it’s not raining. “You know, ...
Florida is often called the state with the most invasive animals, and a few of those are frogs and toads that have settled into its warm climate. With its abundant wetlands, forests, rivers, and ...
Aaron Capouellez isn’t waiting until he receives his master's degree to make a difference in wildlife conservation in Pennsylvania. At 26, he's working on his master's at Indiana University of ...
A NATURE RESERVE NEAR SESTRORETSK – It happens every spring along a section of road north of Russia's second-largest city of St. Petersburg: Volunteers, many in yellow vests, patrol near the ...
Rayna Bell, a herpetology expert and curator at the California Academy of Sciences, told Snopes it's true that some frogs have heart-shaped pupils, adding that the photo in question appears to be a ...
You might not guess it, but toads are surprisingly adept diggers. Despite their squat, bumpy bodies, toads are surprisingly skilled at digging. These humble amphibians use burrowing as a key part of ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. A NATURE RESERVE NEAR SESTRORETSK, Russia ...