Northeastern Minnesota is the home of a low number of reptiles and amphibians (herps). Among reptiles, two kinds of snakes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. May 25—Riiiiing ... riiiiing ... riiiing ... "All right, I'm coming!" I exclaimed, racing for ...

Much like Spider-Man, a gray tree frog (Hyla versicolor) can walk upside down on a smooth tree branch. This is thanks to its large, round toe pads that are equipped with special skin and mucous ...

Climate change poses a significant threat to grey tree frogs, affecting their habitats, breeding patterns, and survival. Rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns are altering the delicate ...

Question: About two months ago I found a tree frog in my parents backyard and was curious about the species of the frog. From what I can tell it appears to be a Gray Tree Frog however it is quite ...

Frogs, much like turtles, have become popular pets for their exotic appearances and low-maintenance needs. But when you’re ready to bring a pet frog home, how do you know which one will make the best ...

Recently I visited a wonderful place called the Cape County Conservation Nature Center. While there I photographed these two complacent frogs. The frog on top is a gray tree frog. The one it is ...

For several years, two close friends, now both deceased, would join me to go birding in early May along the coast. We would take Route 2. It was customary to stop at the French King Bridge, spanning ...

MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- We've all heard of a state bird, a state flower, or even a state stone. But what about a state amphibian? That is exactly what one state lawmaker is trying to get on the ...

It’s no secret – I love amphibians. Frogs and salamanders are, in my opinion, some of the most fascinating animals around. Just think about it. Many start their lives in the water looking more like ...

The frog season began late this spring. Like other vernal happenings, they were about one week behind the usual time. I did not hear any frogs calling until April 15, with the full chorus of the early ...

“All right, I’m coming!” I exclaimed, racing for the phone. Yes, I do have a cellphone, but haven’t cut the cord on our landline. I grabbed the receiver just before the fourth ring, when the answering ...