Photo: Wood Frog, Judy Gallagher
We are pleased to announce the winner of our last Monday Nature Mystery, Roland Thro!
Congratulations to Roland for identifying this Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus).
Wood Frog, Judy Gallagher
According to The Chesapeake Bay Program, Wood Frogs are known for a characteristic black marking on their face that resembles a robber’s mask. During winter hibernation, the wood frog is able to freeze nearly half of its body. Ice crystals form within its skin, stopping its heartbeat, breathing and blood flow. This is the only frog species found north of the Arctic Circle!
Each Monday we’ll post a new mystery and identify the previous week’s winner. They’ll receive an ASNV hat or tote bag.
Here is this week’s mystery:
Who is this?
Be sure to post your guess on our Facebook page under the latest Monday Nature Mystery post. Good Luck!
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Monday Nature Mystery: Who is this? Photo: Rick Cameron via Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED