wood frog
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wood frog
First recorded in 1690–1700
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Among these is the wood frog, a Canadian amphibian that freezes solid for eight months of the year.
From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2025
The wood frog Rana sylvatica is a champion of this realm.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 21, 2023
In the past, some wood frog researchers tried to eavesdrop on these choruses with GoPros, shotgun microphones and automated call recorders.
From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2022
Farther along on his journey was a wood frog, evidently returning home after mating.
From New York Times ● May 18, 2020
A friend of mine, one mild day late in December, found a wood frog sitting upon the snow in the woods.
From Ways of Nature by John Burroughs
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