Safety in numbers.Īs I said, the spring peepers are calling to advertise that it’s breeding season. A predator will have a harder time pinpointing where the frogs are if everyone around the pond is calling out at the same time. But calling with a group in a chorus helps to protect the individual. By calling out they are letting any predators in the area know where they are, which is not ideal.
They create choruses because calling can be dangerous. Frogs will call to advertise that it is breeding season and they are looking for a girlfriend. And as their name suggests, they peep, and they peep loudly. As the sun starts to set the peepers start to chorus. You may never actually get to see spring peepers, but I’m sure you heard them before. Adult spring peepers are typically around 2.5 centimeters in length and weigh 3 to 5grams – so they are very tiny. Spring peepers (not to be confused with peeps) are tiny little tree frogs ranging from southeastern Canada throughout the eastern United States. Spring is right around the corner! And for me one of the first signs of spring are the spring peepers.
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