Right now, the nation's frogs are still hiding underneath stones, old logs and deep within hedgerows. But very soon, if not already, the Jeremy Fishers of this world will be emerging from winter hibernation and embracing the breeding season with full gusto. The males will be striking up a chorus of loud croaking to attract females, one of nature’s most distinctive sounds, heralding the arrival of Spring.
To discover more about the frogs in this country and the latest research into how they breed, Mooney Goes Wild reporter Sheila O’Callaghan spoke to Rob Gandola, senior science officer at the Herpetological Society of Ireland
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For more, go to the Mooney Goes Wild show on RTÉ Radio 1