Wildlife
Frog Friday: Squirrel Treefrog
This week’s spotlight shines on the Squirrel Treefrog, a species with some fascinating behaviors and who gets its name from the squirrel-like chattering call. Read more…
Frog Friday: Are You Habitat Aware?
Did you know that releasing plants or animals from your home into the outdoors (including aquarium plants and animals) is unlawful in Virginia? Read more…
Frog Friday: Green Treefrog
The charismatic-looking Green Treefrog ranges throughout Virginia’s Coastal Plain, including the Eastern Shore. Read more…
Frog Friday: Carpenter Frog
The Carpenter Frog is a medium sized frog found in the Coastal Plain of Virginia within acidic wetland ecosystems. Read more…
Frog Friday: Pickerel Frog
Pickerel Frogs (Lithobates palustris) are found throughout Virginia, except for the extreme southeastern corner. Read more…
Frog Friday: Southern Toad
The Southern Toad is the most common toad in the southern United States. In Virginia, this species is only found in the southeastern Coastal Plain. Read more…
Possible Discovery of a New Species of Frog in Southeastern Virginia
While the discovery of a new species of frog in the Amazon and other tropical locations is always exciting, it’s really not all that surprising Read more…
Frog Friday: Fowler’s Toad
On this Frog Friday we present a frog that is commonly found hanging out on sandy beaches next to rivers and lakes: Fowler’s Toad. Read more…
Frog Friday: Help Protect Your Local Frogs by Reducing Your Use of Pesticides and Fertilizers
Frogs and other amphibians are highly vulnerable to contaminants, including the pesticides and fertilizers used as part of home lawn and garden care Read more…