Do Toads Like Water?

Toads like water

Many people know that most frogs love to hang around water and are very efficient swimmers. Toads are a type of frog, so you may be wondering if they too like water. Most toads require water to lay their eggs, and for their tadpoles to develop. However, once the tadpoles complete metamorphosis and transform into … Read more

Do Green Tree Frogs Change Color?

Do green tree frogs change color

American green tree frogs (Hyla cinerea) are small, smooth-skinned frogs found in the central and southeastern United States, from eastern Virginia down to Florida and as far west as Texas. Their coloration varies from grayish-green to dark green to bright green. Many have white, yellow, or sometimes iridescent stripes along each side of the body, with … Read more

Do Gray Tree Frogs Change Color?

Do gray tree frogs change color

Gray tree frogs are fairly large tree frogs (1 – 2 inches in length) with rough, warty skin. Despite their name, not all gray tree frogs are actually gray. They vary in coloration from mottled gray or brownish-gray to light green. Gray tree frogs can change color depending on the temperature, light, or the color of their … Read more

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

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