Happy Monday! 🌞 Today, let's hop into the fascinating world of the Plains Leopard Frog (Lithobates blairi)! 🐸 These quick-leaping amphibians are often spotted near wetlands, ponds, and streams, blending seamlessly into their surroundings with their distinctive dark spots. They play a key role in their ecosystems, both as predator and prey—feasting on insects, spiders, and small invertebrates while being hunted by birds, snakes, and larger mammals. ❗️3 Plains Leopard Frog Facts❗️ 🌍 Plains Leop

Once thought to be extinct, Relict Leopard frogs are fighting to survive due to loss of habitat and competition from non-native species. But Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) partnered with several organizations to recover this very cool and special species! Follow along with our videographer, Sean Gates, as he takes a 7-hour drive from Phoenix deep into the wilds of Pakoon Basin–where the Relict Leopard frogs roam–with AZGFD amphibian biologist, Audrey Owens. Watch the full video here: h

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