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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Petra Stock

From local pond to outback dunny, Australia’s biggest frog count is here – and researchers need your help

A moaning frog
A moaning frog, Heleioporus eyrei. Photograph: Jodi Rowley

They moan, hum, whistle and click, and can be found almost everywhere, from the neighbourhood pond to the most remote outback dunny.

From Friday to 17 November, people across the country are encouraged to take part in FrogID week, Australia’s biggest frog count. The annual event, now in its seventh year, aims to collect thousands of recordings via an app, with the data providing a snapshot of how frogs are faring across the country.

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