When Do Frogs Lay Their Eggs?

When do frogs lay eggs

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 frog species lay eggs once or twice per … Read more

When Do Frogs Mate?

When do frogs mate

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 tend to mate and breed at different times of the year, depending on the species, and the environment they live in. In general, frogs mate in the … Read more

Why Are Frogs Slimy?

Why are frogs slimy

Amphibians have unique skin compared to that of many other vertebrates. They use their skin to breathe, and also to ‘drink’ water.   Many frogs feel slimy because their skin is covered in a mucous coating, which helps them keep their skin moist, enabling them to efficiently breathe through their skin. The slime also creates an environment for … Read more

What Do Wood Frogs Eat?

What do wood frogs eat

Wood frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus) are fairly small frogs found in the northeastern quarter of the United States and throughout most of Canada to central and southern Alaska. Like most frogs, Wood frogs are obligate carnivores as adults, which means they eat animal protein instead of plants or vegetation. Wood frogs are generalist predators and will eat almost any prey … Read more

Can Frogs Live In Saltwater?

Can frogs survive in saltwater?

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 living in different environments. But can frogs live in saltwater? Most frogs can not live in saltwater because salt tends to disrupt the water … Read more

Are Frogs Nocturnal?

Are frogs nocturnal?

On warm nights in the wet season, frogs come out of their daytime retreats to call and look for mates. It’s common to hear the croaking of hundreds of hidden frogs – coming from ponds, and other bodies of freshwater nearby. When the sun comes up, the croaking stops, and the frogs go back to … Read more