1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode of&amp;nbsp;The Backyard Naturalists, Debbie and Laurie take a fun and fascinating leap into the world of&amp;nbsp;frogs and toads—those small but mighty voices you hear rising from ponds, ditches, and backyards as spring turns into summer. You’ll learn how to spot (and hear!) some of&amp;nbsp;North Carolina’s most common amphibians, including the&amp;nbsp;American Bullfrog,&amp;nbsp;Southern Leopard Frog,&amp;nbsp;Spring Peeper,&amp;nbsp;American Toad, and the charmingly named&amp;nbsp;Eastern Spadefoot Toad. The hosts break down what makes frogs different from toads, share the importance of&amp;nbsp;ephemeral ponds&amp;nbsp;for breeding, and encourage listeners to pay close attention to the nighttime chorus happening right outside their windows. If you’ve ever wondered&amp;nbsp;who’s making all that noise after dark, or simply want to better understand your backyard’s hidden wildlife, this episode is for you. 🌿&amp;nbsp;The Backyard Naturalists&amp;nbsp;is the podcast about anything and everything connected with nature — heard in all 50 states, 125 countries, and right here in the Carolinas. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, or wherever you get your podcasts. The Backyard Naturalists http://www.thebackyardnaturalists.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41836870/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/41836870