The Northern Leopard Frog (Ranidae: Rana pipiens)

A brief contemplative look at the northern leopard frog (Rana pipiens), a common but possibly declining species in the upper midwest of the United States. Specimens shown here were filmed in northeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota in the summer, 2009.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Leopard Frog
• Frog
• Ranidae
• Rana
• North Dakota
• Minnesota

[ashleighmartin09]

I can't wait till i get my froggy =D

[Lucretius41]

@ashleighmartin09 Pretty exciting. Post a photo when it arrives. ;-)

[ashleighmartin09]

@Lucretius41 I will it will be a tadpole when it comes I will try and get photos o it

[Lucretius41]

@ashleighmartin09 Great! It will be exciting for you to watch it metamorphose from a tadpole into a frog. :-)

[ashleighmartin09]

I get one of those in 4-6 weeks!!! :D

[Lucretius41]

@ashleighmartin09 Congratulations! I've seen hundreds of these lovely amphibians over the last two years, and I'm convinced that no two individuals look alike. It will be interesting for you to have such a unique pet. Best wishes. ;-)

[ashleighmartin09]

@Lucretius41 Thnx have you heard of ribbits galore.com you can get one there and the secret word to get on for 7.99 is Summit

[heavybows]

Cool frog not common in Nevada!

[Lucretius41]

Yes, unlike in other parts of the country this species seems to be very common! ;-)

[LILKUZ09]

Are these very common around Grand Forks?