The Wood Frog breeds in early spring — often while snow still covers the ground — and survives winter by freezing solid. It is the only frog found north of the Arctic Circle. Its clucking call resembles ducks.
Habitat
Moist deciduous and boreal forests and woodland pools
Diet
Insects, spiders, slugs, and small invertebrates
How common
Common
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