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Spring is in the air

The little northern cricket frog, at no larger than 1 ¼ inches long, has a distinctive call, sounding like marbles clicking together. Cricket frog tadpoles take only five to 10 weeks to develop into adults.

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By Pam Martin - Kansas Department Wildlife, Parks and Tourism educator Sandhill plum bushes are blooming, violets have already popped up and opened their buds, and, with the recent rain, toads and frogs should soon be starting their annual spring chorus. It’s a great time to get out and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Listen carefully the next several nights and you might hear the raspy calls of the western chorus frog. A ...

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