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 ...

When it comes to frog noises, most people’s knowledge basically begins and ends with the word “ribbit.” Should anyone want to change that sad reality, Smithsonian Folkways is here to help. The 75-year ...

The American toad is one of the most well-known toad species throughout North America. Its notable warts and big, round eyes differentiate it from other species, but its call is also unique. You might ...

A wireless system that listens for croaking cane toads then transmits the sounds back to the laboratory is being developed by Australian researchers. Their wireless communication technology, once ...

FROG watching might not be as popular as birding, but that might soon change following the launch of a new app designed to help users identify the amphibians croaking outside. The app, known as Frogs ...

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