wood frog
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wood frog
First recorded in 1690–1700
Example Sentences
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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
Farther along on his journey was a wood frog, evidently returning home after mating.
From New York Times ● May 18, 2020
“But when you consider what a wood frog has to negotiate, it’s kind of mind-boggling. Nighttime and rain, giant logs to get around, sticks and leaves, snakes.”
From New York Times ● May 18, 2020
In two instances I have found the wood frog in December with a covering of less than two inches of leaves and moss.
From Ways of Nature by Burroughs, John
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