It's that time of year: spring in Indiana! The spring peepers are coming out of the woodwork, and you may already be able to hear some spring peepers sound long into the night. If there's anything that makes the world seem normal right now, it's the changing of the seasons, and this Indiana state frog certainly signifies the coming of a good one. You may be wondering "what are peepers?" Right about now. Well, luckily we are here to let you know all about them! Scroll on for more details about spring peepers in Indiana.
The first sign of Spring for many people in the Hoosier State is the sound of spring peepers, which usually begin their chorus in April or early May.
Shortly after the hibernation season, males begin to send out a high-pitched signal to the females, which can typically be heard at night. The loudest and fastest songs are most successful at attracting mates.
Spring peepers lay their eggs near water and so can typically be heard loudest near ponds, rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water.
These frogs are best noticed by the X on their backs and are typically brown or dark green. They weigh about as much as a quarter and are less than an inch long.
They eat spiders, flies, ants, and beetles and can be preyed upon by larger animals. They are most at risk when they are in their larval stage.
If you reside out in the country, it won't be long before the soothing song of these frogs will fill the night air just like it does every year.
Even if you don't like frogs, you probably enjoy their song. For something so small, they certainly know how to come together to create something grand.
Learn more about the incredible spring peeper when you watch the brief video below:
Do spring peepers live in Indiana? They sure do! Have you heard the spring peepers yet? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us in the comments.
For more fun stuff like this, check out these spring attractions in Indiana.
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