Spring peepers are tiny little tree frogs that live in wooded areas near ponds. Although these frogs are tiny, only about an inch big, they make a very loud sound. They are found mainly in the central and eastern parts of the United States. So, these little frogs start to sing when the weather gets warmer after winter. Their "peep," which is why they are called spring peepers, can be heard for miles around. They live near ponds so they can lay their eggs in the water.

When the weather starts getting colder again, the spring peepers begin to go into hiding. They hibernate under logs or anywhere they can find in the forest to protect them from the cold. For example, sometimes they hide under fallen leaves or even in a small hole in the ground.

What is special about the spring peeper?