Frogs

In the wet season, many frogs migrate to wetlands and other breeding sites to lay their eggs. In some species, such as the wood frog, many females congregate and lay their eggs communally, so it’s common to find large stretches of frog eggs floating in the same pool. Most frogs lay large numbers of eggs … Read more

There are over 7,000 frog species around the world – found in a wide variety of habitats, from rainforests to mountainous areas, to dry regions. Different frog species have adapted to their environments and developed breeding methods that are practical for the areas they live in.  Most frogs lay their eggs in shallow, fish-free freshwater … Read more

Most frogs reproduce by laying eggs. In most frog species, the eggs will hatch into tadpoles, but this isn’t always the case. Some species do not have a tadpole stage. Most frogs start their lives as aquatic tadpoles, which transform into adult frogs over time. However, some frog species do not start as tadpoles. They … Read more

How long a tree frog will live depends on many factors. For wild tree frogs, their lifespan will depend on the environment they live in, their diet, and the predators they have to deal with. The lifespan of captive tree frogs is mainly dependent on how well their owners take of them. Depending on the … Read more

Frogs are generalist carnivores that feast on worms, bugs, and a wide variety of other prey. They aren’t very picky with what they eat, so almost any prey they can catch and fit into their mouths is on the menu. In general, the bigger the frog, the bigger the prey it can eat. Frogs eat … Read more

Frogs are amphibians, which means they live part of their lives in water and part on land. They have different ways of breathing in each of these unique environments. Frogs breathe using their lungs as well as through their skin and thin membranes in their mouth and throat. They start their lives as tadpoles with … Read more

Frogs are amphibians, which means they live part of their lives in water and part on land. Many frogs love to hang around ponds and other freshwater bodies where they can hydrate, and keep their skins moist. In rainy weather, it’s common to hear frogs croaking, as they venture further away from their typical habitats. … Read more

Croaking is one of the most common noises frogs make. On warm spring and summer nights, it’s common to hear the croaking of hundreds of hidden frogs – coming from ponds, and other bodies of freshwater nearby. Frogs croak at night to attract females of the same species to mate with. The loud croaking is … Read more