Frogs are obligate carnivores, which means they eat prey instead of plants or vegetation. These amphibians are generalist predators who eat almost any prey they can catch and fit into their mouths. Frogs are ambush hunters instinctively attracted to movement while hunting for food. For this reason, most frogs will not eat dead bugs that are … Read more
Have you ever encountered a dead frog and wondered why it was flipped over and lying upside down? This happens for a very interesting reason. Frogs do not die on their backs. Instead, often flip onto their backs due to the relaxation of their muscles. This relaxation, in addition to their rounded body shape, makes … Read more
Adult frogs are carnivores that aren’t very picky with what they eat. Their generalist diet means frogs can find food in the variety of habitats they live in – from rainforests to mountainous areas to dry regions. However, despite their diverse diets, frogs still sometimes find themselves in environments where food sources are scarce. So, … Read more
In the wet months of the year, it’s common to see frogs in or near ponds, and other water bodies puffing up their throats. But why do they do it? Frogs puff up and inflate their throat to croak. The part of the throat that gets inflated is known as a vocal sac. Depending on … Read more
Frogs are amphibians, which means they live part of their lives in water and part on land. But can all frogs swim? In general, the overwhelming majority of frog species can swim, they have webbed feet and powerful hind legs for propulsion. However, some frog species such as the rain frogs of Southern Africa are … Read more
Amphibians are a diverse group of species found in a wide variety of habitats, from rain forests to mountainous areas, to dry regions. But have you ever wondered if amphibians can be found in the ocean, or in other marine environments? The majority of amphibian species can not live in saltwater because salt tends to … Read more