What a splendid day to be a frog! Here we see a group of Chiriacahua leopard frogs [Lithobates chiricahuensis] gathering in a cattle pond in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. Although the pond was almost dry, the frogs were drawn to it following a heavy rain storm the night before. Images by Gary Nafis.
Came across another pretty Leopard Frog on my evening walk today. I tried taking a nice photo, but my flash ruined it. Whoops! Anyways, enjoy a cute frog.
Chiricahua Leopard Frog (Lithobates chiricahuensis), family Ranidae, Miller Canyon, Sierra Vista, Arizona, USA
This species has been eliminated from 80% of its native range. It is considered threatened due to habitat loss, introduced species, and the chytrid fungus.