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The wood frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) is a widely distributed amphibian native to North America, ranging from the southern Appalachian Mountains all the way to the Arctic. It is uniquely adapted to survive freezing temperatures during the winter months by producing glucose, which acts as a cryoprote...
The Northern Leopard Frog, Lithobates pipiens, is a medium-sized frog native to much of North America. It is typically green or brown with distinct dark, light-bordered spots on its back and legs, and it inhabits wetlands, ponds, grasslands, and nearby terrestrial areas. The species has also been wi...
The Chiricahua Leopard Frog (Lithobates chiricahuensis) is a species of amphibian native to Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of Mexico. It inhabits marshes, ponds, and streams, distinguishing it from other leopard frogs by specific morphological and genetic traits. The species is classified as threate...
The Pickerel Frog (Lithobates palustris) is an amphibian species commonly found in cool streams, woods, and meadows across eastern North America. It is distinguished by its brown coloration and two distinct rows of dark, square-shaped spots running down its back. Uniquely among North American frogs,...
The Crawfish Frog (Lithobates areolatus) is a medium-sized amphibian native to the grasslands and prairies of the central United States. It is heavily reliant on crayfish burrows, which the frog uses for daily shelter and protection from predators and environmental extremes. Due to habitat loss and...
The green frog, Lithobates clamitans, is a semiaquatic frog native to eastern North America. It commonly occupies ponds, marshes, streams, and lake margins, where adults often remain close to the water's edge. Males produce a short territorial call commonly compared to the sound of a plucked banjo s...
The Southern Leopard Frog (Lithobates sphenocephalus) is a medium-sized amphibian abundant across the southeastern United States. It is highly adaptable and inhabits a variety of freshwater environments, including shallow marshes, lakes, ponds, and streams. The frog is characterized by its green or...
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