The croaking of frogs and toads is as much a part of spring as birdsong and gardening. When these creatures head to ponds and pools in search of mates, it’s hard to miss–though not everyone ...

Male frogs often force females to mate with them, but in one species, a croak from the female seems to persuade males to leave her alone. The sound may be an “honest” signal that she isn’t fertile and ...

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 ...

In California's high mountain lakes, male frogs are in a race against time with only three weeks to find a mate before the water refreezes. Their croak speed is a precise thermometer that tells ...

I have been to many of the street protests and events in Portland and now wear a frog hat that a good friend crocheted for me. This has caused me to think about the symbols and ideas the frog ...