Slow & Steady Turtles Part of Aquatic Neighborhood
The Southeast is home to more than two dozen turtle species, and while the various species all have in common some form of the characteristic bony shell known as the carapace, they otherwise represent a wide natural diversity.
The Frogs & Toads of Georgia
That sound you hear coming from your lake or pond on a summer’s evening may be an anuran looking for a date! Georgia is home to almost three dozen species of "anurans," better known as frogs and toads.
The Great Blue Heron
The long-legged, long-necked bird you’ve spotted at the edge of your lake isn’t a "crane," although it’s often misidentified as one — it’s a Great Blue Heron.
Spotting the Sandhills
The rich color display of turning leaves isn’t the only spectacular sight you may have the opportunity to take in the fall. This is the season of the Sandhill crane, when members of this tall, long-necked bird species pass through on their annual southward migration path.
Love Song of the Spring Peeper
The gray days of winter in the Southeast don’t deter the little Spring Peeper from seeking a mate.
