In this episode, we continue our exploration of the sounds of summer. This episode’s focus is all about commonly heard frogs in Florida. We have ~30 species of frog in the state. More often heard than seen, this episode features five frog species, including some basic physical and audio identification information, habitats, what you can do to help, and more!
New Episode from Naturally Florida
Naturally Florida (a podcast about Florida’s natural areas and the wild things that live here) recently released a new episode about the sounds of summer, frogs!
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Learn More:
- Florida’s Frogs – https://ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu/frogs/florida.shtml
- Frogs & Toads of Florida – https://wec.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/wildlife_info/frogstoads/image_index.php
- Frog Call Lookup – https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/frogquiz/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.lookup
Call to Action:
- Consider installing Treefrog Houses – https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW308) or installing an artificial pond
- Plant native vegetation which will provide shelter and attract pollinators, a critical food source for many frog species – https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/plant-guide/
- Consider implementing Integrated Pest Management to limit your use of pesticides – https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/management/integrated-pest-management.html
Sources for the show:
- Amphibian Contributions to Ecosystem Services – https://scholars.unh.edu/nhaes/330/
- Florida’s Frogs – https://ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu/frogs/florida.shtml
- Frog Call Lookup – https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/frogquiz/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.lookup
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