How does the northern spring peeper reproduce and develop?
The northern spring peeper breeds from March until June. Females lay hundreds of eggs in the water, attaching the clumps of eggs to twigs and aquatic vegetation. Once breeding season is over, peepers move into woodlands and shrubby areas. Eggs may hatch in as little as two days or as long as two weeks. The warmer the temperature, the quicker the eggs will hatch. Once they become tadpoles, peepers are able to breathe with gills and swim using a tail. The tadpoles are actually larger than adult peepers because as they mature, they lose their tail and develop lungs for breathing. Within eight weeks, tadpoles are fully transformed into young frogs and leave the pond. Peepers reach their adult size by the end of the summer and reach maturity within one year. Other facts about the northern spring peeper: • Thanks to its large toe pads, the northern spring peeper is an excellent climber, but it prefers to remain on the ground. • The spring peeper is among the first to call and breed in the sp
