Do Frogs Eat Grasshoppers? (Yes, but Some Are Poisonous

Do frogs eat grasshoppers

Frogs are generalist carnivores that feast on worms and a wide variety of bugs. They are even known to eat bees, wasps, and other stinging eating. But do frogs eat grasshoppers? In general, frogs eat grasshoppers. However, some grasshopper species such as the eastern lubber grasshopper are poisonous and foul-tasting, so most frogs will avoid … Read more

Are Wood Frogs Poisonous to Humans, Dogs or Cats?

are wood frogs poisonous

Wood frogs are fairly small frogs found from the northeastern quarter of the United States and throughout most of Canada to central and southern Alaska. These frogs have a very varied coloration, but they are typically brown, rusty red, gray, or tan and have bumpy skin. But are wood frogs poisonous? Wood frogs are very … Read more

Can Newts Swim? (Explained)

Can newts swim?

Almost everyone who sees them agrees that newts are endearing little creatures. They make amusing pets and are relatively easy to maintain. However, many people have misconceptions about these little amphibians. So, can newts swim? All newts can swim. They are semi-aquatic creatures (they live both on land and in the water) as adults and … Read more

Do Toads Have Tadpoles? Everything You Need to Know

Do toads have tadpoles?

Many people know that most frogs start their lives as tadpoles, which metamorph into mature frogs over time. Toads are a type of frog, so you may be wondering if they too have tadpoles. So, do toads have tadpoles?  Most toads lay eggs in water, which hatch into tadpoles. Over time, the tadpoles go through … Read more

Where Do Toads Go in the Winter? (Do They Hibernate?)

Where do toads go in the winter. Do toads hibernate

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. Toads in cold regions hibernate to protect themselves from freezing temperatures in the winter. This … Read more

Can Frogs Drown? Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know

Can frogs drown?

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 drown. Although they can breathe underwater through their skin, the oxygen they absorb from the … Read more