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Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus)

Common Name: Snowy OwlScientific Name: Bubo scandiacusFamily: Strigidae - True Owl familyBody Size: 20 - 28 inches (50.8 - 71.12 cm)Wingspan: 4.2 - 4.8 feet (1.28 - 1.46 m) One of the most iconic arctic species is the Snowy Owl. These owls are active during the day, differing from most other owl species. They are… Continue reading Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus)

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Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton montanus)

photo by Andrew Hoffman Common Name: Mud SalamanderScientific Name: Pseudotriton montanusFamily: Plethodontidae - Lungless Salamander familyLocations: United States -  Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West VirginiaSize: 6 - 8 inches (15.24 - 20.32 cm) The Mud Salamander lives from New Jersey down… Continue reading Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton montanus)

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French Cave Salamander (Speleomantes strinatii)

photo by Bernard DUPONT Common Name: French Cave Salamander, Strinati's Cave SalamanderScientific Name: Speleomantes strinatiiFamily: Plethodontidae - Lungless Salamander familyLocation: France, Italy, and MonacoFemale Size: 3.9 - 4.8 inches (100 - 123 mm)Male Size: 3.7 - 4.5 inches (96 - 116 mm) The French Cave Salamander lives around streams and seepages in rocky outcrops and… Continue reading French Cave Salamander (Speleomantes strinatii)

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Painted Burrowing Frog (Neobatrachus pictus)

photo by Matt Clancy Common Name: Painted Burrowing Frog, Painted Thrilling Frog, Mallee Spadefoot ToadScientific Name: Neobatrachus pictusFamily: Myobatrachidae - Australian Ground Frog familyLocation: Australia - New South Wales, South Australia, and VictoriaSize: 2.5 inches (65 mm) The Painted Burrowing Frog is a is a large, brown or gray frog with a stripe down the… Continue reading Painted Burrowing Frog (Neobatrachus pictus)

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Newts and Salamanders in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Newts and Salamanders in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Newfoundland and Labrador is home to only 2 species of salamanders and 0 species of newts. Ambystomatidae - Mole Salamander Family Blue Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma laterale) The Blue Spotted Salamander has a dark black background with small blue spotting all over its body. Plethodonatidae - Lungless Salamander… Continue reading Newts and Salamanders in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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My Milkshakes Brings All the Frogs to the Yard: Tips on How to Attract Frogs to Your House

A frequently asked question here at gone froggin is how do I attract frogs to my yard? Well with these tips, you will be like swimming in frogs just like Egypt was after Moses was done with them. 1) Define a Frog Area One of the first things you want to do is designate a… Continue reading My Milkshakes Brings All the Frogs to the Yard: Tips on How to Attract Frogs to Your House