In recognition of Amphibian Week 2024, we challenge you to set aside some time to boost your Maine frog identification skills! Here are a few key observations to make when identifying frogs: 🗺 Geographical area and habitat 🐸 Size, shape, color, and pattern 🧐 Presence or absence of dorsolateral folds (two ridges that run along the back) 👂 Relative size of the typannum (the circular eardrum located behind the eye) 🎵 Call and behavior The pickerel frog shown here is commonly confused with the

If a leopard transformed into a frog, it would be a this! Northern leopard frogs are a stunning shimmery green colour with dark brown spots which are unique to each individual, just like how human fingerprints are unique to each person. This helps frog scientists track the health of each frog! The Rocky Mountain population of these frogs is endangered and at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, invasive species, and disease. Scientists at the @thewilderinstitute are working hard to save these

🐸 Saving an endangered frog from extinction! Although northern leopard frogs live all throughout North America, the Rocky Mountain population is endangered due to habitat loss and degradation, invasive species, and disease. @thewilderinstitute is working hard to protect the small remaining wild population and enhance their numbers through conservation breeding, reintroduction programs, and research. The research team monitors populations through breeding call surveys and visual encounter survey