Rain is so crucial to the survival of this amphibian species that they literally depend on it. Frogs don’t drink like humans. Instead, their skin absorbs moisture from humid air, and they rely on rain to fill ponds of water to prevent their eggs from drying out. Frogs are so in tune with moisture in the air that they can sense a storm like some humans get migraine headaches when the barometric pressure changes. Unlike people, these little ones are excited by it!
Frogs have an instinctive response to incoming storm systems, making them amorous and initiating mating rituals. Studies have found that the number of frogs showing up on rainy or cloudy days can be three times that of sunny days. Males will call out loudly to attract the perfect partner. Females prefer more boisterous boys because it takes considerable energy to generate the noise indicating a healthy male. So if you hear the frogs, get your umbrella ready!
