Out of all the herps that I found this semester I have to say this was my favorite. This is a Southern Leapard Frog and is also known as Lithobates Sphenocephalus. My little brother and I found this guy on our pool cover in our back yard. It was dark time. I would say about 8:00 pm and the weather was still cool. I first recognized the call and then found some eggs of this species. Not too long after, I found this guy trying to camouflage himself in the leaves. This species prefers shallow, freshwater habitats and are mostly nocturnal. They are also mostly carnivorous consuming almost any kind of insect. I like the way this frog looks due to I am only use to seeing Bufonids around my house.

Lauren Trouy (Memphis, TN)