When most people think of frogs, they picture hopping amphibians perched near ponds, croaking at night, or leaping into the water when disturbed. But if you’ve spent any time herping in the wild, you’ll know frogs are full of surprises. One of the most fascinating...
For anyone who’s ever dreamed of trekking through cloud forests, climbing into high-altitude deserts, and stumbling across some of the most unique reptile and amphibian species on Earth, the Andes might just be the ultimate destination. Herping in this region isn’t...
When most people think of herping in South America, their minds usually jump to colorful tree frogs or massive anacondas. But tucked away in the grasslands and woodlands of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay lives a snake that deserves just as much attention:...
If you’ve spent any time herping near ponds, lakes, or slow-moving streams, you’ve probably seen it, water coated in a green, paint-like scum or streaks of red-brown film drifting across the surface. While some algae growth is natural and even beneficial, not all...
For anyone who has spent time herping in the tropics, few creatures command attention quite like the poison dart frog. These tiny amphibians, often no larger than a thumbnail, wear some of the most vivid colors in the animal kingdom and carry enough toxin in their...
