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The sound of the American Bullfrog is easy to recognize. The thing is, they’re not native to California. Apparently, they were first brought here in 1896. California’s native Red-legged Frog population had nearly been wiped out by then. During the Gold Rush miners ate up to 80,000 Red-legged frogs a year! American Bullfrogs were brought to California from the eastern states because the Red-legged frogs had become so scarce. A hundred and twenty-five years later, the American Bullfrog has become a dominant voice in many California soundscapes. It’s a reminder that our actions can have a profound impact on entire ecosystems.
American Bullfrogs in Sonoma County. Thanks for lending an Ear to the Wild. I’m Jack Hines. For more information, please visit eartothewild.com
(Photo credit: Tara Mini)
