Excitement at Black Mesa State Park: A Garter Snake and a Toad
A garter snake and a large toad caused a stir at my Black Mesa campsite. Learn about their encounter and the fascinating feeding habits of garter snakes.
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Leopard Frog Migration Surges on Oklahoma Roads
Discover why leopard frogs flood Oklahoma roads in August. Learn about their migration patterns and how you can help these tiny travelers.
Bullfrog Encounter at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A close-up image of an American bullfrog at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, along with interesting facts about these large predatory frogs.
Fowler’s Toad Absent from Yard This Summer
A wildlife photographer muses on the disappearance of Fowler’s Toads from their backyard this summer and hopes to spot this bumpy, golden-eyed toad again soon.
Dung Beetle in Arkansas With Young
A dung beetle in Arkansas rolls its ball while a smaller beetle clings on. Notes on behavior and photo details.
Arkansas Yard Yields Dwarf American Toad Encounter
A wildlife photographer describes encountering a Dwarf American Toad near his cabin in the Ouachita National Forest of Arkansas.
Spotting Fowler’s Toads in My Arkansas Backyard
A wildlife photographer describes capturing a photo of a Fowler’s Toads seen in their backyard in Arkansas.