Is this a frog or a toad? Answer tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7 pm central time
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Herper of the Week: Dr. Ximena Bernal
The Herper of the Week is Dr. Ximena Bernal from Purdue University and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. She runs Bernal Lab on the Purdue campus. She earned her Ph.D from the University of Texas in 2007. Follow her on twitter @XEBernal
California Red-legged Frog (Rana draytonii)
photo by Chris Brown Common Name: California Red-legged FrogScientific Name: Rana draytoniiFamily: Ranidae - True Frog familyLocation: United States and MexicoUS Location: CaliforniaSize: 1.75 - 5.25 (4.4 - 13.3 cm) The California Red-legged Frog is found along the coast of Baja California and California. These frogs spent most of their time in or near ponds, lakes,… Continue reading California Red-legged Frog (Rana draytonii)
Frogs that Rock
There are a few frogs named after rock stars. Here are some of them. Images by Carl Lender and Davidvraju One of the greatest singers of all time, Freddie Mercury was honored by having a whole genus named after him. The genus is Mercurana. It only has one species in it though, Mercurana myristicapalustris. Images by Lionel… Continue reading Frogs that Rock
Answer to Frog or Toad 9/12/17
The answer to this week's frog or toad is.... TOAD. It is a Pebas Stubfoot Toad(Atelopus spumarius) from the family Bufonidae. It is in the genus Atelopus which are the harlequin toads or stubfoot toads. This is kinda a trick frog or toad. Most of the signs point towards it being a frog since… Continue reading Answer to Frog or Toad 9/12/17
Photography and Froggin 9/9/17
Frog or Toad 9/12/17
Is this a frog or a toad? Find out the answer at 7 pm Wednesday central time.
Common Spadefoot Toad (Pelobates fuscus)
photo by Manuel Raab Common Name: Common Spadefoot Toad or Garlic ToadScientific Name: Pelobates fuscus Family: Pelobatidae - European Spadefoot Toad familyLocation: Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and UkraineFemale Size: 3.1 inches (7.8 mm)Male Size:… Continue reading Common Spadefoot Toad (Pelobates fuscus)
Herper of the Week: Dr Anne Baker
The Herper (reptile and amphibian enthusiast) of the Week is Dr Anne Baker, the executive producer of the Amphibian Ark. She earned her PH.D in Zoology from the University of Maryland. She was the director of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park and the executive director at the Toledo Zoo. She was also the… Continue reading Herper of the Week: Dr Anne Baker
Frogs Representing NFL Teams
Lehmann's Poison Dart Frog - Arizona Cardinals image from Franco Andreone - https://francoandreone.wordpress.com/ Tomato Frog - Atlanta Falcons photo by S.D. Biju Purple Frog - Baltimore Ravens Melanobatrachus indicus - Buffalo Bills photo from https://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/edmonton_valley_zoo/animals/dyeing-poison-dart-frog.aspx Dyeing Poison Dart Frog - Carolina Panthers Image by Dr Paddy Ryan http://www.ryanphotographic.com/index.htm Mexican Burrowing Frog - Chicago Bears Photo by Brad Wilson Silverstone’s Poison Frog… Continue reading Frogs Representing NFL Teams