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Like most frogs, Gray tree frogs (Dryophytes versicolor), reproduce by laying eggs. These eggs are laid in shallow, fish-free freshwater bodies and attached to submerged vegetation near the water’s surface. Like other frog eggs, Gray tree frog eggs do not have a hard outer shell to protect the developing embryos. Rather, each egg has a … Read more
American toads ((Anaxyrus americanus) are the most broadly distributed species of true toads (Bufonidae) in North America. They can be found in most areas of eastern Canada and the United States. Like most toads, American toads reproduce by laying eggs. The eggs are laid in jelly-like strings, along plants, or on the bottoms of shallow water … Read more
The majority of tree frog species reproduce by laying eggs. These eggs are typically laid in the water and attached to submerged vegetation near the water surface – or on plants hanging over ponds. Some tree frog species such as the common coqui (Eleutherodactylus coqui) lay their eggs on plants away from water and even … Read more
Many people know that most frogs love to hang around water and are very efficient swimmers. But have you ever wondered if frogs can survive without direct access to water? Most frogs can not survive without direct access to fresh water. Frogs generally require access to water to keep their skin moist, hydrate, lay their … Read more
Frogs and toads have many things in common. They are both amphibians in the order Anura, which means “without a tail” in Ancient Greek. They both lay their eggs in water and their tadpoles look very similar. Frog tadpoles tend to be longer and slimmer than toad tadpoles, which tend to be short and chunky. … Read more
Amphibians have unique skin compared to that of many other vertebrates. They use their skin to breathe, and also to ‘drink’ water. Many frogs feel slimy because their skin is covered in a mucous coating, which helps them keep their skin moist, enabling them to efficiently breathe through their skin. The slime also creates an environment for … Read more
Cuban tree frogs are native to Cuba, the Bahamas, and the Cayman Islands. However, they were introduced to the coast of Florida, as well as parts of Puerto Rico, and several other places around the Americas and are now considered an invasive species in those places. Like most frogs, Cuban treefrogs are obligate carnivores as adults, which means … Read more
All living things need water to survive. Water plays a vital role in the regulation of toads’ body fluids, and allows their bodies to keep up with important functions, such as getting rid of wastes and bringing nutrients to cells. Toads do not drink water through their mouths like we do. Instead, they rehydrate by … Read more
Many people know that most frogs love to hang around water and are very efficient swimmers. Toads are a type of frog, so you may be wondering if they too like water. Most toads require water to lay their eggs, and for their tadpoles to develop. However, once the tadpoles complete metamorphosis and transform into … Read more
American green tree frogs (Hyla cinerea) are small, smooth-skinned frogs found in the central and southeastern United States, from eastern Virginia down to Florida and as far west as Texas. Their coloration varies from grayish-green to dark green to bright green. Many have white, yellow, or sometimes iridescent stripes along each side of the body, with … Read more