What behavior makes the Wood Frog notable among woodland frogs immediately following the spring thaw?
Answer
It often becomes vocalized and active first
The Wood Frog's remarkable adaptation to freezing allows it to resume activity very rapidly once temperatures rise sufficiently in the spring. Unlike many other local amphibian species that must burrow deeply or take time to warm up, the Wood Frog is frequently noted as being the first woodland frog species to become active and begin vocalizing after the winter thaw. This early emergence timing is a direct consequence of its physiological ability to survive sustained freezing.
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