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Wood Frog
Wood Frog(Lithobates sylvaticus or Rana sylvatica) is a terrestrial frog found throughout North America. It can be found in the up into the north most boreal forests of Canada down to the Appalachian Mountains of the United States. 
== Description ==
The wood frog is a small frog ranging in size from an inch to three and a half inches in length as an adult. Females are typically larger than males. It can be brown, tan to rust colored with distinct black patches over it's eyes that resemble a mask.The underbelly a greenish yellow Coloration may vary with individual depending on conditions.  Two distinct ridges run down it's back on each side.

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Wood Frog(Lithobates sylvaticus or Rana sylvatica) is a terrestrial frog found throughout North America. It can be found in the up into the north most boreal forests of Canada down to the Appalachian Mountains of the United States.

Description

The wood frog is a small frog ranging in size from an inch to three and a half inches in length as an adult. Females are typically larger than males. It can be brown, tan to rust colored with distinct black patches over it's eyes that resemble a mask.The underbelly a greenish yellow Coloration may vary with individual depending on conditions. Two distinct ridges run down it's back on each side.