It can be pretty difficult for the average person to guess the sex of a frog, just by looking at it. Also, most frogs have internal reproductive organs, you can’t just pick up a frog and look at its reproductive organs to tell whether it is male or female. However, in most frog species, there … Read more
There are also many misconceptions about frogs. A few researchers previously reported that some frogs never sleep. However, these ideas have been challenged, and the current scientific consensus is that virtually all animals (including all frogs), show some form of sleep or at least sleep-like states. In general, terrestrial frogs sleep in leaf litter, rock crevices, … Read more
Frogs are intriguing creatures that attract the curiosity of many people. There are also many misconceptions about these animals. In general, frogs have 3 sleep-like states, namely cataleptic sleep, catatonic sleep, and cataplectic sleep. Frogs do not sleep as humans or other mammals do. Even though immobile and at rest for long periods, some frogs … Read more
Frogs have skin composed of thin membranous tissue that is quite permeable to water and contains a large network of blood vessels. They use this skin to breathe, and also to absorb water to rehydrate. Their skin does not just absorb oxygen and moisture though, many chemicals used in the treatment of tap water can also be absorbed. Chlorine, … Read more
Frogs and tadpoles have skin composed of thin membranous tissue that is quite permeable to water and contains a large network of blood vessels. They use this skin to breathe, and also to absorb water to rehydrate. Their skin does not just absorb oxygen and moisture though, many chemicals used in the treatment of tap water can also be absorbed. … Read more
Like humans, frogs need water to survive. Water plays a vital role in the regulation of frogs’ body fluids, and allows their bodies to keep up with important functions, such as getting rid of wastes and bringing nutrients to cells. But how do frogs drink water? Frogs do not drink water through their mouths like … Read more
