LIVE CHAT TUESDAY ON AMPHIBIANS People are reporting spring peepers calling, signaling the start of Wisconsin’s chorus of frogs. Learn more about our 12 frog species and seven secretive salamander species during an online chat Tuesday, April 4. The chat runs from noon to 1 p.m. and features amphibian experts from DNR’s Natural Heritage Conservation Program. Tune into this ribbeting session by visiting dnr.wi.gov at noon on Tuesday. Click on the frog photo or on the “Ask the Experts” link, where

Spring peepers are small chorus frogs (Pseudacris crucifer) known for their distinctive high-pitched “peep” calls, which are one of the first signs of spring in many parts of eastern North America, including Michigan. What They Are: • Size: Tiny—only about 1 inch long. • Color: Typically tan or brown with a dark “X” marking on their backs. • Habitat: Found in wooded areas and near wetlands, especially in temporary pools and marshes during breeding season. • Sound: Their calls sound like high-pit

Cajun Chorus Frog Breeding! #frogs #froglife #froggy #chorusfrog #frogcalls #parkranger #Livingston #livingstontexas #LivingstonTX #lakelivingston #easttexas #easttx #pineywoods #amphibian #amphibians #texasparksandwildlife #wildlife #nature #hiking #camping #hunting #interpreters #interpreter #interpreting #herpetology #herping #herps #herpetofauna #outdoors #breeding | Lake Livingston State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife