Spring peepers are tiny brown frogs that are currently creating a loud chorus in south-central Indiana wetlands. Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve is a prime location to listen to the frog chorus ...

Peeper seekers, Gianna George, Mt. Airy, takes a photo of her children, Alaina, 3 and Grady, 5 prior to the search. Nearly 30 people gathered with buckets, nets and flashlights at East West Park in Mt ...

The northern leopard frog is often discussed as the earliest frog sound you’ll hear when the temperatures begin to rise. The more frog calls you hear, the better the ecosystem. Many frog calls begin ...

Wilson Kerr lives in Concord and is an avid outdoorsman and amateur naturalist. This column is designed to help grow awareness of the wonders of nature. In this increasingly fast-paced and ...

During a recent lecture on evolution, I had to explain the differences between three different processes known as geographic, temporal and behavioral isolation. Geographic isolation is the easiest of ...

Yesterday (3/4 – Monday) was the first day I heard the “spring peepers” or chorus frogs. They are among the first sounds of spring. In the evening…I sometimes walk out to the end of the driveway to ...

Among the many sounds of spring are the chorus frogs – the “spring peepers”. In the evening…I sometimes walk out to the end of the driveway to check out the moon, the stars and listen to the sounds of ...

Early spring nights can be loud with the sound of male spring peepers (Pseudacris crucifer crucifer) vocalizing by using their throat sacks to attract mates. The small brown, tan or greenish frog has ...