Once common in the high mountains of Southern California, the Southern Mountain Yellow-legged Frog is now one of the rarest amphibians in the United States….
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Foothill Yellow-legged Frog
The Foothill Yellow-legged Frog (Rana boylii) is a special amphibian of the western United States, best known for its love of fast-moving, rocky streams. If…
California Red-legged Frog
The California Red-legged Frog isn’t just another amphibian — it’s a West Coast icon. This species is actually the largest native frog in California and…
Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog
The Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog is a small but mighty amphibian that lives high in the mountains of California. It’s named for its bright yellow…
Mexican Burrowing Toad
The Mexican Burrowing Toad might just be one of the strangest-looking amphibians you’ll ever meet. With its rounded body, tiny head, and bloated appearance, it…
Couch’s Spadefoot
The Couch’s Spadefoot is one of the desert’s most elusive amphibians, famous for its ability to stay underground for months—sometimes even years—waiting for the perfect…
Northern Leopard Frog
The Northern Leopard Frog is one of those amphibians that’s hard to miss — thanks to its bold, leopard-like spots and impressive leap. It’s also…
Mink Frog
If you ever find yourself sitting quietly near a pond up north and hear a sound like clinking bottles or a soft knock-knock-knock, chances are…
Dusky Gopher Frog
The Dusky Gopher Frog is one of the rarest amphibians in the United States — and also one of the most mysterious. Native to the…
