Frogs can drink without opening their mouths, soaking up water through their thin, permeable skin. That same skin makes them sensitive to pollution, which is one reason scientists watch frog populations as a sign of a healthy environment. Most frogs begin life as aquatic tadpoles with gills and tails before transforming into air-breathing, four-legged adults.
Follow that transformation in our guide to the frog life cycle, meet brightly colored rainforest species like the poison dart frog, or compare climbers such as the White’s tree frog with ground-dwelling common toads. Profiles cover habitat, diet, calls and care for popular pet frogs.
Dwarf frogs are native to central Africa and live their entire life underwater. These amphibian frogs are fully aquatic, and they can be kept with carefully chosen, peaceful tank mates. It’s no wonder they are a popular choice as aquarium pets. Dwarf frogs come in a range of colors, but two of the common ones…
A gray tree frog is one of the largest species of frogs in the Eastern U.S.A and South Eastern Canada. Unlike the name suggests this frog specie has numerous interesting colors. Gray tree frogs can change their color according to their surroundings and temperature. These frogs mostly spend their time on tree branches, with their…
A toads, a toad, don’t you know? Well what is a common toad? A toad? Let’s learn more about common toads. Common toad Quick Facts Common name Common toad Scientific name Bufo bufo Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Amphibia Order Anura Family Bufonidae Genus Bufo Conservation status Least Concern Type Amphibian Diet Insects, slugs, spiders,…
Golden tree frog Quick Facts Common name Golden tree frog Type Amphibian Diet Crickets, worms and other small live bugs Habitat Treetops; arboreal Size About 1.5–4 inches Lifespan Around 6 years Colours Brown to bright yellow, sometimes black spots Special feature Changes colour with temperature Care Sheet Size: About 1.5 to 4 inches Expected Life…
Tomato frog Quick Facts Common name Tomato frog Scientific name Dyscophus antongilii Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Amphibia Order Anura Family Microhylidae Genus Dyscophus Conservation status Least Concern Type Amphibian Diet Crickets, worms and other small bugs; sometimes small fish Habitat Lives on the ground; burrows and waits for prey Size About 2–4 inches Lifespan…
Poison dart frogs, formerly known as the poison arrow frog, are among one of the most beautiful frog species. Don’t let their beauty fool you, they can be deadly! Let’s take a trip to the rainforest to find out more. Poison dart frog Quick Facts Common name Poison dart frog Scientific name Dendrobatidae Kingdom Animalia…
Complete PacMan Frog Care Sheet with color pictures and lots of facts. Great pet frog for beginners.
Complete Red Eyed Tree Frog Care Sheet with color pictures and lots of facts. Great pet frog for beginners.
Articles on the life cycle of a frog including tadpoles, types of frogs, fun facts, anatomy –all with lots of Pictures! Also frog coloring pages, clip art, more.
Complete Fore Bellied Toad Care Sheet with color pictures and lots of facts. Great pet toad for beginners.
Complete Whites Tree Frog Care Sheet with color pictures and lots of White’s frog facts. Great pet frog for beginners.
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