Coquí frogs are cultural symbols in Puerto Rico, well known for the “ko-kee” call made by the common coquí, Eleutherodactylus coqui. In fact, 16 distinct species can be found on the island — and ...
As I spent more time in Puerto Rico, my ears became more discerning. Instead of just recognizing “a frog,” I was able to ...
problems with the coqui frog go beyond noise. Like us, these invasive frogs from Puerto Rico also find our island habitat and climate to be paradise. Coqui in Hawaii reach population densities ...
Puerto Rico’s coastal wetlands face mounting challenges, many of which threaten the delicate balance of these ecosystems and ...
The male’s mating call, a two-note, high-pitched “co-qui,” gives the coqui frog its name. With no predators, the frogs from Puerto Rico can proliferate and eat large quantities of native ...
Nights are extremely dark, and the purring of gas-powered generators competes with the singing of Puerto Rico’s coquí frogs. But something happens when there is no power, no internet and no ...
In the evenings, Puerto Rico's tiny coquí tree frogs begin their unmistakable serenade. The forest is still undergoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Maria. Certain trails remain closed ...