Ezra Mushala 
Like most frogs, wood frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus) reproduce by laying eggs. These eggs are laid in the water and attached to twigs, grass, or other vegetation just slightly below the surface of the water. Many wood frogs lay their eggs communally, so it’s common to find large stretches of wood frog eggs floating in the same pool. Like other frog … Read more
All living things on the surface of the planet are exposed to ultraviolet light to some extent. Diffused and reflected UVB will penetrate into deep shade and even nocturnal creatures may be exposed to small amounts whilst hidden in their daytime retreats. Exposure to UVB allows tree frogs to synthesize vitamin D in their skin, … Read more
It can be pretty difficult for the average person to guess the sex of a frog, just by looking at it. Also, most frogs have internal reproductive organs, you can’t just pick up a frog and look at its reproductive organs to tell whether it is male or female. However, in most frog species, there … Read more
Toads are intriguing creatures that attract the curiosity of many people. There are also many misconceptions about these animals. In general, toads have 3 sleep-like states, namely cataleptic sleep, catatonic sleep, and cataplectic sleep. Cataleptic sleep appears mainly during the day, whereas Catatonic and Cataplectic sleep are observed during nighttime rest periods. That said, it’s … Read more
There are also many misconceptions about toads. A few researchers previously reported that some frogs and toads never sleep. However, these ideas have been challenged, and the current scientific consensus is that virtually all animals (including all toads), show some form of sleep or at least sleep-like states. In general, toads will sleep in cool … Read more
There are also many misconceptions about frogs. A few researchers previously reported that some frogs never sleep. However, these ideas have been challenged, and the current scientific consensus is that virtually all animals (including all frogs), show some form of sleep or at least sleep-like states. In general, terrestrial frogs sleep in leaf litter, rock crevices, … Read more
Frogs are intriguing creatures that attract the curiosity of many people. There are also many misconceptions about these animals. In general, frogs have 3 sleep-like states, namely cataleptic sleep, catatonic sleep, and cataplectic sleep. Frogs do not sleep as humans or other mammals do. Even though immobile and at rest for long periods, some frogs … Read more
Frogs are intriguing creatures that attract the curiosity of many people. Many species also tend to be very secretive, so they are not frequently encountered most times of the year. Because of this, there are many misconceptions about these animals. Most frog species have tiny teeth around the edge of the jaw, known as Maxillary … Read more
Frogs have skin composed of thin membranous tissue that is quite permeable to water and contains a large network of blood vessels. They use this skin to breathe, and also to absorb water to rehydrate. Their skin does not just absorb oxygen and moisture though, many chemicals used in the treatment of tap water can also be absorbed. Chlorine, … Read more
Like humans, frogs need water to survive. Water plays a vital role in the regulation of frogs’ body fluids, and allows their bodies to keep up with important functions, such as getting rid of wastes and bringing nutrients to cells. But how do frogs drink water? Frogs do not drink water through their mouths like … Read more