Nature Notes: A Maine Naturalist Afield
Host: Glen Mittelhauser
Producers: Glen Mittelhasuer, Daaby Tingle
Continuing a conversation with herpetologist Steve Ressel, this episode explores the breeding ecology of Maine’s frogs, from the brief, explosive breeding season of Wood Frogs to the territorial calls of Bullfrogs. Steve also describes surprising research showing that female Gray Treefrogs can assess the quality of potential mates simply by listening to their calls.
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