Northern Leopard Frog

Lithobates pipiens

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Animals

A slim green frog with neat round spots ringed in pale halos, often found hunting well out in damp grass.

Field facts
HabitatWet meadows, marsh edges, grassy pond banks
RangeNorthern and central Indiana
When to lookCalling March to May
StatusLeast Concern; local declines (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesSouthern Leopard Frog — more pointed snout, Pickerel Frog — square spots

Field note: The call is a low snore followed by chuckles.

Lesson
Watching responsibly

Do not collect frogs from meadows for classrooms or bait.

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