What is that you hear? That’s right, it is spring and the frogs are out and talking! Here in St. Louis we have several species of frogs that come out and breed early in spring. Males will make their way to the water’s edge and call for females. Each species has its own unique call. In honor of #SaveTheFrogDay tomorrow, here are some species you can hear in and around the St. Louis area this time of year. The spring peeper, a true indicator that spring has arrived. Just like their name implies, s

We were so excited to hear the spring peepers - also known as chorus frogs - the other day during night chores, signifying that winter is ending and spring is here. This particular variety of frog only lives east of the Mississippi, and I’d never heard them until we moved here. Here are a few fun facts about these friends: 🐸 The nightly chirps are actually a mating ritual - the males are calling out to the females 🐸 New peepers are born underwater and eggs hatch in just 12 days (chickens are 2