FrogID Week 2024

Download the free FrogID app and take part in Australia’s biggest frog count.

Date:

8 – 17 November 2024

From croaks and barks to whistles and bleats, every frog species makes a unique sound. Using the free FrogID app, you can identify which frogs call your backyard home and help us count Australia’s frogs.

FrogID Week is our annual snapshot of Australian frog species. Each year, citizen scientists take part by recording frog calls with FrogID and help measure the health and distribution of frogs across Australia.

Take part in FrogID Week 8-17 November to create a better picture of Australia’s unique frogs.

Join our growing team of citizen scientists this FrogID Week and take part in Australia’s biggest frog count.

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Why frogs count

Australia has more than 240 native species of frog and many of them are under threat. Habitat loss, pollution, disease and climate change, are some of the many threats they face. Frogs are an essential part of healthy ecosystems. Understanding Australia's frog populations benefits our environment and our own health and wellbeing.

Help inform Australian frog conservation

Our scientists can match FrogID call submissions to weather and habitat, learning more about how different frog species are responding to a changing environment, but we need your help!

This FrogID Week, we are asking you to uncover which frogs live in your backyards, local parks and bushlands using the free FrogID app. By recording frog calls, you can discover which frogs live around you and help count frogs across the country.

Get the whole family involved

Frog fans of all ages can take part in FrogID Week and experience this unique learning opportunity at home. With some adult supervision, even our littlest scientists can get involved and uncover the world of frogs at their fingertips. Learn about Australia’s native frog species and discover the importance of conservation and citizen science through the free and easy to use app.

Download the FrogID app and start recording today