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The Wood Frog is most easily recognized by its "robber mask." This black band stretches past both eyes to the eardrums. Because Wood Frogs spend a lot of time on land, the toes on their front legs are not fully webbed. You can tell males from females by their swollen thumbs. Fairfax County Public Schools

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Wood Frog

Date Submitted: September 13, 2009

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 9/13/09

Observation Time: 3:00 p.m.

Observation Location: Mass Bay Circuit Trail near Borderland State Park

Plant or Animal? Animal

Common Name: Wood Frog

Scientific Name: Rana sylvatica

Wood Frog

Comments: Very well camouflaged in center of photo.

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