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The state of Minnesota is home to several species of salamanders, frogs, and toads. There are eleven species of frogs in Minnesota, of these frogs, 4 species are classed as tree frogs. These frogs have small light bodies that allow them … Read more
Many people know that most frogs start their lives as tadpoles, which metamorph into mature toads over time. Toads are a type of frog, so you may be wondering if they too have tadpoles. So, do toads have tadpoles? Most … Read more
In the winter, we do not see many frogs and toads. This is because they are ectothermic (cold-blooded) animals, meaning they can not regulate their internal body temperature. When the environmental temperatures rise or fall, so does their internal temperature. … Read more
Most people know that frogs that love to hang around ponds and other water bodies are very efficient swimmers. But have you ever wondered if frogs can drown? Frogs have lungs, and If their lungs fill with water, they can … Read more
Blue-spotted salamanders are colorful amphibians found in parts of the eastern United States and Canada. These salamanders are easily identifiable by the beautiful bluish-white spots and flecks on their bluish-black skin. But what do blue-spotted salamanders eat? Blue-spotted salamanders are opportunistic carnivores … Read more
Frogs and toads are generalist carnivores that feast on worms and a wide variety of bugs. They are even known to eat stinging insects like wasps and bees, and some frogs even eat snakes! But do frogs eat spiders? In general, frogs … Read more
