April showers bring May flowers. April showers also make frogs explode into a chorus after spring rain. These frogs are not simply croaking for communication. The loudest frogs are signaling that they ...

Silent night? Not in many parts of Alabama that are home to chorus frogs. The Ornate Chorus frog has black splotches and a distinct call. Its prime breeding time is December. “It’s just a real sharp, ...

The glass frog Sachatamia orejuela. Source: Rebecca Brunner, used with permission. Communication is vital for frogs. Most male frogs call during mating season, advertising their quality and location ...

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Ever notice frogs make a lot of noise before it starts to rain? Some Native American groups believed frogs “singing” brought the rain. Is this true? Are frogs nature’s meteorologists?

The glass frog Sachatamia orejuela. Source: Rebecca Brunner, used with permission. Communication is vital for frogs. Most male frogs call during mating season, advertising their quality and location ...

Silent night? Not in many parts of Alabama that are home to chorus frogs. Multiple species of frogs form loud groups on rainy winter nights, particularly in south Alabama. Winter breeding frogs like ...