Arizona tree frogs (Hyla wrightorum), are medium-sized tree frogs found in the mountains of central Arizona and western New Mexico – with an isolated population in southeastern Arizona. They have a bright green coloration., with a dark, lateral line on each side that may be broken into several segments. But are Arizona tree frogs poisonous? Arizona tree … Read more
Frogs are amphibians, which means they live part of their lives in the water and part on land. They typically start their lives as fully aquatic tadpoles, which metamorph into mature frogs over time. In each of these life stages, they will have different diets. Frog tadpoles are herbivores, and eat algae and the soft … Read more
Frogs are amphibians, which means they live part of their lives in the water and part on land. They typically start their lives as fully aquatic tadpoles, which develop and metamorph into mature frogs over time. In each of these life stages, frogs will have different diets. Frog tadpoles are mostly herbivorous. As they grow, … 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 even look very similar. In fact, there is no scientific distinction between “frogs” and “toads.” But can frogs and toads mate and interbreed? Frogs … Read more
Frogs are very opportunistic feeders and will eat almost any prey they can catch and fit into their mouths. Small frogs are mainly insectivores, but large frogs can also eat mice and even venomous snakes. But do frogs eat plants? Frog tadpoles eat algae and the soft roots and leaves of aquatic plants. As they grow, the tadpoles … Read more
Many frogs being their lives as aquatic tadpoles. Even after they transform into adults, they love to hang around ponds and other water bodies where they can swim, hydrate, and keep their skins moist. Poison dart frogs are a type of frog, so you may be wondering if they too can swim. Generally, poison dart … Read more
Poison dart frogs are capable of living longer lives than most people think. In the wild, the lifespan of poison dart frogs depends on their diet and the environment they live in. For captive poison dart frogs, their lifespan is mainly dependent on Depending on the species, poison dart frogs can live anywhere from 3 … Read more
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