The amphibians may be cute, but they’re threatening Tampa Bay’s native wildlife. Hannah Farrow is a reporter and newsletter producer. She can be reached at hfarrow@tampabay.com. The Tampa Bay Times ...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — You know them for their bulging eyes, webbed feet and distinctive raspy call. You've probably seen them (or likely heard them) in your backyard. We're talking about the invasive ...

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The invasive, and elusive, Cuban tree frog has spread throughout Florida, requiring only a puddle of water to breed. With spring rain on the horizon, Dr. Steve Johnson, a professor of Wildlife Ecology ...

The Cuban tree frog, invasive to the Caribbean, has shown no signs of slowing its spread. According to Wageningen Marine Research, the amphibian has touched down on another island. The St. Eustatius ...

Cuban tree frogs are native to Cuba, the Cayman Island and the Bahamas. They made their way to Florida in the 1920s, likely on cargo ships, according to the University of Florida. They secrete toxins ...