Frogs are well known for their hops, and their ability to leap impressive distances. But have you ever wondered how high frogs can jump? In general, most frogs can jump about 10 times their height, and 5 to 20 times their body length. However, some frogs can jump up to 50 times their length. Frogs … Read more
Salamanders are intriguing creatures that attract the curiosity of many people. However, there are also many misconceptions about them. Like all amphibians, salamanders have bones. Their internal skeletons are made up of many interconnected bones and cartilage. Salamanders’ bones are light and hollow, which helps them move efficiently on the ground and in the water. … Read more
Frogs are amphibians, which means they live part of their lives in water and part on land. They have adaptations that enable them to thrive in both environments. Frogs have webbed feet for swimming and propelling themselves through the water. When swimming, a frog will kick its hind legs in unison, generating a forward thrust … 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. Salt can kill frogs by disrupting the water and ionic exchange across their permeable skin. This can lead to serious dehydration … Read more
Toads and other amphibians are most active in the warm spring and summer months. During hot periods in the summer, it’s common to see toads burrowing and burying themselves in the sand. Toads burrow in the summer to cool off from the hot temperatures. Sand is a poor thermal conductor, so a toad buried in … Read more
Most frogs are either nocturnal or crepuscular and are most active in the dark and twilight hours. When inactive, may frogs will burrow is soft soil or mud. But have you ever wondered why frogs burrow? Frogs burrow for a variety of reasons, such as to cool off or stay warm, to hide from predators, … Read more
Toads are interesting creatures that live part of their lives on land and part in water. These amphibians are great swimmers and typically migrate to ponds during the breeding season. But can toads drown? Despite their ability to breathe underwater through their skin, toads can drown. The oxygen they absorb while underwater is usually not … Read more
Toads are very secretive creatures. They are most active in the dark and twilight hours, and when inactive, many toads have a habit of burying themselves in dirt. Toads bury themselves in the dirt for several reasons, including cooling off from the heat, hiding from predators, hibernating, and ambushing prey. Many species of toads have … Read more
Toads are interesting creatures that live part of their lives on land and part in water. These amphibians are great swimmers and typically migrate to ponds during the breeding season. But how long can toads stay underwater? Generally, toads can stay underwater for 15 to 30 minutes before returning to the surface for air. However, … Read more
Frogs are obligate carnivores, which means they eat prey instead of plants or vegetation. These amphibians are generalist predators who eat almost any prey they can catch and fit into their mouths. Frogs are ambush hunters instinctively attracted to movement while hunting for food. For this reason, most frogs will not eat dead bugs that are … Read more