【eroticism abstract】

Hear a ribbit?eroticism abstract There's an app for that.

Launched on Nov. 10, FrogID is an iOS and Android app that can identify local frog species by the sound they make.

Chirps, ribbits, peeps, whistles, and croaks heard in backyards, creeks and wetlands can be recorded and uploaded to the app. Then, FrogID, currently only available in Australia, can identify the particular frog species you've found while "frogging."

SEE ALSO: Here's what it's like to have climate change affect your island home

Developed by the Australian Museum in partnership with IBM, FrogID isn't just a Shazam for frogs, though. The app has been designed to help identify different frog species across Australia, and map where they are most at risk from climate change, habitat loss, disease, and urbanisation. 

“FrogID will mobilise citizen scientists to help protect threatened species of frogs across the country," said Kim McKay AO, Australian Museum director and CEO. "It is vital to our environment that we understand where our frogs are at risk and how to protect them before it is too late."

Mashable Light Speed Want more out-of-this world tech, space and science stories? Sign up for Mashable's weekly Light Speed newsletter. By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thanks for signing up!

Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

Currently, Australia has 240 species of frog, a large portion of which are threatened — not to mention the four species that have become extinct.

Each logged frog has its own profile -- with in-depth facts about its conservation status, calling period, and breeding biology -- in a bid to educate folks on their fellow creatures.

Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

The app is the key tool for Australia’s first national frog count, a project run by the Australian Museum’s Centre for Citizen Science, with support from the Australian government’s Citizen Science Grants and IBM’s Impact Grants program.

“Frogs are a tipping point in the environment — as one of the first animal species to feel the impact of changes in climate and habitat, their health is a key indicator of how our environment is changing," said Dr. Jodi Rowley, curator of amphibian and reptile conservation biology at the Australian Museum and UNSW.

"It’s crucial that we understand and protect our frogs. FrogID will allow us to make informed conservation decisions aimed at saving our frogs. But we need the public to play their part, so we can track and understand our many frog species across this vast country."

Plans for global expansion of the app haven't been announced, so for now, the app will work with natural science museums from Australian states and territories to collate the data and develop conservation strategies.

Get froggin', Australia.

---

Featured Video For You

---

This baby flamingo in blue boots will make your day

---

• Life
• Social Good
• Digital Culture
• Games
• Shopping
• Science
• Entertainment
• Deals

• Tips for Playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
• America's 8 most wanted household pets and barnyard animals
• America's 8 most wanted household pets and barnyard animals
• Spotify's first piece of hardware is a voice assistant for your car
• Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Clippers 2024 livestream: Watch NBA online
• Winning: Your chocolate bar to taste just as sweet, with 40% less sugar
• Justin Bieber is '90 percent sure' Instagram is for the devil
• Facebook data reportedly helps companies guess your credit score
• Australian Open 2025 livestream: Watch live tennis for free
• 'Raising Kratos' is a vital look at the human side of making games

• Porn site CamSoda will now let you create your own digital cam girl avatar
• Alfie the alpaca goes on the cutest adventures
• Here are the two changes the real family from Netflix's 'The Watcher' asked for
• Hacker steals $100 million from crypto project Mango
• Mia Farrow's Twitter account is joyfully bizarre
• Elon Musk drops first SoundCloud track, 'RIP Harambe.' Yes, you read that right
• These $315 denim panties are deeply upsetting
• UEFA Champions League soccer: How to stream live in the US on Paramount+
• The flat stomach meme will probably just make you hungry
• Hot Costco Dad is our new crush, thanks to this super wholesome video

• Will Oracle take over TikTok? Trump says he'll make a decision in 30 days
• The Tati Westbrook vs. James Charles feud ends in the Notes app
• Europol takes down hackers who stole $100 million using GozNym malware
• That 'Game of Thrones' coffee cup has made it to 'Skyrim'
• Best Apple Pencil Pro deal: Save $30 at Best Buy
• Huawei gets temporary relief from its U.S. ban
• Australian startups need more diversity to thrive, not closed borders
• Friendly deer greets a hunter in the woods and demands to be pet
• NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for December 15: Tips to solve Connections #83
• 'Game of Thrones': Why Bran Stark could end up on the Iron Throne

• Preorder the new Anker Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds with ANC for $159
• Facebook wants to know who your best friends are
• The 5 best fast food mobile apps, ranked
• NASA's new flying robot gets its first hardware check in space
• NYT Connections hints and answers for December 18: Tips to solve 'Connections' #556.
• Trump is tweeting about what will happen to his business empire
• 'Game of Thrones' is over and Sansa is the only MVP pick. Here's why.
• Australian startups need more diversity to thrive, not closed borders
• FIFA and Netflix strike a deal on FIFA Women's World Cup streaming
• Hate incidents spike after Trump wins election