Name: Smokies filled with the sound of frogs gone wild
Uploaded: 1/17/2020 11:53:33 PM
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Description: Here's why you can hear a chorus of 'hoppy' sounds in the Smokies.

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Sounds of frogs gone wild fills Smokies

Wood frog mating calls echo through parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The frogs breed on warm winter days and this January has been very mild.

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Abused, neglected Cocke County puppy inspires children's book about overcoming adversity

"It inspired people to say I'm gonna overcome what I have. They're watching his little story and saying if he can do it, I can do it," said Calvin's foster owner.

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Video shows Columbus police officer being bitten by a coyote

After continuing to display aggressive behavior, police say an officer fatally shot the coyote to prevent it from attacking anyone else.

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Dog found chained during Imelda flooding has been adopted

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Find out which Zoo Knoxville animals are on Santa's naughty and nice list this year

Learn from the animals. Eat your greens, mind your manners and have a very happy holiday season.

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Young-Williams, KPD outraged by 'unspeakable cruelty' after a puppy was thrown from an Alcoa Highway overpass

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Pit bull rescued from dogfighting becomes K-9 arson detective

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Zoo Knoxville hosts Covenant Kids Run

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Knoxville Doodle Romp hosts monthly dog park excursions

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Koala born in Florida zoo becomes symbol for hope for Australia

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