Amphibians with Andrew Badje
From QuACK by Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
March 3, 2026 · 13 min · Season 2 · Episode 7
About this episode
This episode features amphibian expert Andrew Badje discussing the reproductive habits of frogs and salamanders and the benefits of external gills.
In this episode, we answer questions like " why do frogs and salamanders need to lay their eggs in water?" and learn about the benefits of external gills with our amphibian expert Andrew Badje, a Conservation Biologist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Check out SoWBA’s free lessons, games, and activities! Get out and explore nature with us! Make a donation to SoWBA Episode Transcription with pictures and links available on our website! Music: “The Forest and the Trees” by Kevin MacLeod
People in this episode
Guest: Andrew Badje
Topics covered
- amphibians
- frogs
- salamanders
- conservation
- nature exploration
Keywords
- amphibians
- frogs
- salamanders
- external gills
- Conservation Biologist
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
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