Frogs of the Times

Finding a Toad with a New York Accent

"Finding a toad in New York City used to be easier. Fowler’s toad (Bufo fowleri) ranges through much of southeast New York State and has been the five boroughs’ familiar toad for centuries — at least it was through my Canarsie childhood. Both Fowler’s and American toads may still be city residents, but it is getting harder and harder to find either."

Photo credit:  New York Times

NYC Frog Project On The Road

Fountain of the Frogs
Seville, Spain

The Fuente de las Ranas (Fountain of the Frogs) is in Maria Luisa Park in Seville.  Originally palace gardens, they were rebuilt for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929.  There are eight frogs surrounding a duck and turtle, which sit in the middle of the fountain.  From what I gather from this Spanish blog, the fountain dates from around 1914 and has been restored several times since then (1970, 1992); it also seems to be the target of fairly frequent vandalism.