7.8K views · 178 reactions | If the peepers are singing, spring is surely here. This season provides many of our favorite things. The emergence of wildlife, ideal fishing weather, sunshine on the trails and the return of turkey hunting. What are you looking forward to most? | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources | Facebook

Hear that?! It's a sweet chorus of spring peepers! These tiny amphibians, no more than 1'' long, begin singing in early spring to attract future mates. The males typically start their "peeping" sounds in March up until June. The warmer the weather gets, the more mates they can attract so they can reproduce. Fun fact: female peepers lay their eggs singly (aka one at a time), attaching them to submerged vegetation. A female peeper can lay up to 1,500 eggs! So, next time you are out exploring, keep

What is that you hear? That’s right, it is spring and the frogs are out and talking! Here in St. Louis we have several species of frogs that come out and breed early in spring. Males will make their way to the water’s edge and call for females. Each species has its own unique call. In honor of #SaveTheFrogDay tomorrow, here are some species you can hear in and around the St. Louis area this time of year. The spring peeper, a true indicator that spring has arrived. Just like their name implies, s