Q: Is it true that frogs hibernate during colder times of the year? A: Black bears aren’t the only wildlife species in California that hibernate in winter months. There are 27 species of native toads ...

Halloween is almost here! With that said, I have another scary tale to share. This time, about zombies! Picture this — it is mid-winter, the temperature is well below freezing, ponds have frozen over ...

DEAR JOAN: We used to have a year-round pond in the foothills that would have an abundance of tiny frogs. You would see thousands of them jumping in the grass and even in the swimming pool. However, ...