Voice of the Wild

Wildlife is all around us. Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild song. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Subscribe for email updates at go.illinois.edu/SubscribeVoiceofWild.

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Episode 64: Lyric Cicada – Voice of the Wild

July 18, 2025

Lyric Cicada (Neotibicen lyricen).

The annual cicada with a consistent, unpulsed tone.

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Episode 63: American Bullfrog – Voice of the Wild

July 11, 2025

American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus).

The largest frog in North America.

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Episode 62: Bald Eagle – Voice of the Wild

July 4, 2025

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus).

A conservation success story and the national symbol of the United States.

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Episode 61: Green Frog – Voice of the Wild

June 27, 2025

Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans).

The frog that sounds like the pluck of a banjo string.

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Episode 60: Ruby-Throated Hummingbird – Voice of the Wild

June 20, 2025

Ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris).

The only hummingbird that regularly nests east of the Mississippi river.

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Episode 59: American Toad – Voice of the Wild

June 13, 2025

American toad (Anaxyrus americanus).

A gruff amphibian with a musical trill.

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