Today, let"s hop into the world of one of nature"s smallest yet most hardworking ambassadors. Frogs may not wear crowns—unless you believe in Frog Kings—but they do rule quietly behind the scenes. By keeping insect populations in check, they help ecosystems stay balanced. Even more impressive? Their sensitive skin also means they react quickly to changes in their surroundings, which is why scientists often look at frogs to understand the health of wetlands and forests. Talk about living barometers.
Japanese tree frog in a pink morning glory
Today in History
More Desktop Wallpapers:
-
Dunluce Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
-
Belém Tower, Lisbon, Portugal
-
Christmas market, St. Stephens Basilica, Budapest, Hungary
-
World Art Day
-
Mount Field National Park, Tasmania, Australia
-
The sea pool of Penzance
-
Huddled and hunting
-
World Meteorological Day
-
Groundhog Day
-
Happy New Year’s from down under
-
International Dark Sky Week
-
Happy Birthday, J.R.R. Tolkien!
-
Lake Misurina, Dolomites, Italy
-
Spiralling upward...
-
Kirkilai lakes, Biržai Regional Park, Lithuania
-
Borobudur temple, Java, Indonesia
-
Unbe-leaf-able
-
World Water Day
-
Armbrug bridge, Amsterdam, Netherlands
-
Peach trees in Cieza, Murcia, Spain
-
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
-
Rice terraces of Mù Cang Chải, Yên Bái province, Vietnam
-
Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
-
Banff National Park, Alberta
-
Great horned owl
-
Rufous hummingbird
-
Turtle-y nice day for a swim
-
Milwaukee City Hall, Wisconsin, United States
-
Glenariff Forest Park, Northern Ireland, UK
-
World Rainforest Day
Bing Wallpaper Gallery

