{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"ENCORE: Frogs, Toads and Backyard Choruses","description":"In this episode of The Backyard Naturalists, Debbie and Laurie take a fun and fascinating leap into the world of frogs and toads\u2014those small but mighty voices you hear rising from ponds, ditches, and backyards as spring turns into summer. You\u2019ll learn how to spot (and hear!) some of North Carolina\u2019s most common amphibians, including the American Bullfrog, Southern Leopard Frog, Spring Peeper, American Toad, and the charmingly named Eastern Spadefoot Toad. The hosts break down what makes frogs different from toads, share the importance of ephemeral ponds for breeding, and encourage listeners to pay close attention to the nighttime chorus happening right outside their windows. If you\u2019ve ever wondered who\u2019s making all that noise after dark, or simply want to better understand your backyard\u2019s hidden wildlife, this episode is for you. \ud83c\udf3f The Backyard Naturalists is the podcast about anything and everything connected with nature \u2014 heard in all 50 states, 125 countries, and right here in the Carolinas. \ud83c\udfa7 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, or wherever you get your podcasts. ","author_name":"The Backyard Naturalists","author_url":"http:\/\/www.thebackyardnaturalists.com","html":"