Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Western Chorus Frog
Pseudacris triseriata
The Western Chorus Frog is the tiny, striped herald of spring, famous for a call that sounds like a comb's teeth clic...
Amphibians
Western Japanese Common Toad
Bufo praetextatus
A stoic and nocturnal guardian of the garden, the Western Japanese Common Toad is a master of camouflage and a legend...
Amphibians
Western Leopard Toad
Sclerophrys pantherina
A vibrant jewel of the Cape, the Western Leopard Toad is famous for its striking patterns and its dramatic annual mig...
Amphibians
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
The wood frog is a master of camouflage and a miracle of biology, capable of freezing solid during the winter. As the...
Amphibians
Woodhouse's Toad
Anaxyrus woodhousii
Meet the Woodhouse's Toad, the resilient garden guardian of the American West. With its distinct dorsal stripe and rh...
Amphibians
Wrinkled Frog
Glandirana rugosa
With its uniquely textured skin and resilient nature, the Wrinkled Frog is a master of camouflage in Japan's waterway...
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