Frog Friday
Last Wednesday was an unusually warm day in the northeast. Temperatures reached 60 degrees in some places, and several of our friends in Connecticut reported hearing Spring Peeper calls emanating from the woods. Of course, a mere 24 hours later the area was buried by more than a foot of snow, reminding us that winter is still in full swing. You might think that frogs are not quite as adept at predicting winter weather as, say, groundhogs, but that is not really true. Our days are getting noticeably longer and the increased day length is making animals respond in kind – insects now appear...
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The frogs are eager to meet a lot of 3rd graders at Lincoln Elementary School next #FrogFriday! Local students will get a little taste of RTPI’s tropical research, just before our next field season kicks off. Stay tuned for more updates.
Read MoreCommon Milk Frog (Trachycephalus venulosus)
What a spectacular view of this Common Milk Frog (Trachycephalus venulosus) by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser.
Read MoreRanitomeya vanzolinii
One of Twan’s all-time favorite dart frogs, Ranitomeya vanzolinii. He says that they’re tiny and secretive, but whenever you manage to get a good look, they take your breath away! Photographed for the Meet Your Neighbours global diversity project.
Read MoreDyeing Poison Dart Frog (Dendrobates tinctorius)
The Dyeing Poison Dart Frog (Dendrobates tinctorius) displays great color and pattern variation throughout its extensive distribution range – each form is stunningly beautiful in its own right.
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