The same paper goes on to show that the female Northern Spring Peepers preferred the males with the loudest calls, and also preferred the males that repeated their calls the fastest. So for ...

Spring peepers are best-known for their clear, high-pitched peeps, which rise slightly at the end. At this time of year, these sounds are part of the courtship routines of spring peepers.

Now I'm waiting for the spring peepers to begin calling. The little Northern Spring Peeper frog actually is a type of tree frog, and a very common one at that.

The frog sat perfectly still on a leaf. Soon, his peeping would join nature’s spring symphony. They’re called spring peepers for a reason, but at that moment with the humans around … no peeping. Only ...

For such a tiny frog, the Northern Spring Peeper can sure belt out its message. I've been listening to these little ones chirp their hearts out, a welcome sign of greenness and growth. Even though ...

Listen for spring peepers in fall on a hike in your neighborhood. Remember, you can find your own outdoor elements when you visit area parks and natural areas. We'll see you soon.