{
  "id": 18676578,
  "title": "Hop to it: scientists ask Aussies to help ID frogs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/hop-to-it-scientists-ask-aussies-to-help-id-frogs",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-07T03:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "https://moreechampion.com.au/story/9387469/hop-to-it-scientists-ask-aussies-to-help-id-frogs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Australian Museum is urging Australians to assist in identifying frog species by exploring their own backyards and recording frog calls through a free app as part of FrogID Week. This annual event, taking place until November 15, aims to help scientists identify threatened species. A study of nearly 500,000 previous FrogID records revealed that 86% of the recordings, including those of 20 threatened species, were captured on private land in New South Wales. The museum's lead FrogID scientist, Jodi Rowley, explained that public recordings contribute crucial knowledge for protecting these frogs. Dr. Rowley emphasized that even common species are valuable, particularly when recorded at the same location over time, allowing researchers to monitor population changes. Last year, the 2025 FrogID Week saw over 1.5 million frog recordings from Australians, with 26,700 uploaded during the event, documenting 118 species, a record high. Scientists are keen to expand geographic coverage beyond the current 44% documented and are particularly interested in recordings from rural and remote communities, including various locations across Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. To participate, individuals can download the FrogID app and record frog calls whenever they hear them. Experts from the Australian Museum will review all submissions, aiming to receive recordings of 20 priority frog species, including the superb banjo frog, green and golden bell frog, Tasmanian tree frog, desert spadefoot, and southern bell frog, among others.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}