So, why do frogs sing? One of the most important reasons is for advertising. They are looking for a mate. Their song says "I'm here, I'm handsome, beautiful and available. Come on over, the water's ...

Ziigwan, spring. Gathering maple sap and making syrup is the first harvest in the north country. That’s the time when the forest awakens. The maple hardwoods are a cornerstone of this ecosystem. When ...

The spring continues to unfold ahead of schedule. This was seen in March when sap flowed at the beginning, crocuses bloomed by the middle, and the large number and variety of waterfowl were here by ...

It may have been a bit cooler and later than normal, but our spring did unfold to give us nearly all of the happenings that we expect for the season. Recent warm temperatures may make us forget the ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — City frogs and rainforest frogs don't sing the same tune, researchers have found. A study released Monday examined why Panama's tiny tungara frogs adapt their mating calls in urban ...

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team here at NHPR answers listener questions about the natural world. Today's question comes from Andy, calling from Dover, New Hampshire. Alejandro Vélez: That is a ...

Photographs and video were taken at the Francis Marion National Forest in South Carolina, with assistance from Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy, a national nonprofit.Credit...Photographs and Video by ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – What creature sings all night long, has a bubble on its chin, can freeze like a popsicle in winter and miraculously comes back to life in early spring, and can help ...

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 ...

Imagine for a minute that you’re a frog — not a prince, a frog. Throughout the summer and fall you’ve stuffed yourself full of luscious insects, spiders and other gourmet amphibian delicacies. Then, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – What creature ...