Wildlife
Frog Friday: Oak Toad
Today’s Frog Friday spotlight is on a small but very handsome toad—the Oak Toad. The Latin name for this toad is Anaxyrus quercicus. Read more…
Frog Friday: Southern Cricket Frog
This week we feature another tiny frog for Frog Friday, the Southern Cricket Frog (Acris gryllus). Read more…
Frog Friday: Climate Change
The current and future impact of climate change on biodiversity is poorly understood but it will lead to substantial changes in how ecosystems function. Read more…
Frog Friday: Northern Cricket Frog
The Northern Cricket frog is one of the smallest frogs in Virginia ranging in size from ½ to 1-½ inches in length and the topic of this week Read more…
Frog Friday: Preventing the Spread of Amphibian Diseases
Since the 1970’s, scientists have noticed a rapid decline and in some instances the extinction of several species of frogs around the world. Read more…
Frog Friday: Gray Treefrog
With this week’s Frog Friday we introduce another of Virginia’s tree-dwelling amphibians, the Gray Treefrog found in the Piedmont region. Read more…
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…