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Rana sylvatica
"Wood frogs range from 51 millimetres (2.0 in) to 70 millimetres (2.8 in) in length. Females are larger than males. Adult wood frogs are usually brown, tan, or rust colored, and usually have a dark eye mask."
"Wood frogs are forest-dwelling organisms that breed primarily in ephemeral, freshwater wetlands: woodland vernal pools."
"Similar to other northern frogs that hibernate close to the surface in soil and/or leaf litter, wood frogs can tolerate the freezing of their blood and other tissues."
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Thanks all! These guys are fairly common around here during spring, so hopefully I'll be finding more soon for some better shots!
congrats .. nice spotting
congrats!
Hermosa rana ..Gran imagen
Beautifull!!
Nice Chris...
Thanks Gerardo and Yasser! I've been away for awhile... I'm going to have to spend a couple of days catching up on here. There is always so much to see and wonderful photos on Project Noah!
Congratulations Chris!
Grate spotting
Chris, this photo was selected as Spotting of the Day on Day 2 of the National Wildlife Federation's National Wildlife Week! Today, we are showcasing species that survive in unusual habitats.
"For Day 2 of the National Wildlife Federation's Wildlife Week we're showcasing species that survive in unusual habitats! The Wood Frog spends two or three months of each winter frozen, with its body temperature ranging between -1°C (30°F) and -6°C (21°F). When spring finally arrives and the ice melts, its heartbeat and breathing return. Now that's what we call EXTRA-ordinary."
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