Amphibious invasion

Natural History, May, 2007

The halls are alive with the sound of, well, chirp, trill, croak, and gribbet! That's right, back for a repeat engagement is one of the most enchanting and popular exhibitions in the Museum's recent history: Frogs: A Chorus of Colors, on view from May 26 through September 9.

This captivating collection of more than 200 live frogs from around the world, shown in re-created habitats, complete with rock ledges, live plants, and waterfalls, is the perfect introduction to the colorful and richly diverse world of frogs. Among the many adorable encore favorites are the tiny golden mantella frog, which is bright red and less than an inch long, the pale green waxy monkey frog, and the Vietnamese mossy frog whose camouflage is so effective it's fun trying to find one among many in a mass of moss. A dart poison frog vivarium remains a centerpiece of the exhibition, while interactive stations throughout invite visitors to hear recorded frog calls, view videos of frogs in action, and test their knowledge about frogs.

The exhibition explores the evolution and biology of these diminutive amphibians, their importance to ecosystems, and the threats they face in the world's changing environments, and features the latest research findings on frogs, reflecting the ongoing work con ducted by scientists in the Museum's renowned Department of Herpetology and their colleagues around the world.

Frogs: A Chorus of Colors is presented with appreciation to Clyde Peeling's Reptiland. Frogs is made possible, in part, bythe Eileen P. Bernard Exhibition Fund.