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
Toads are amphibians, which means they spend part of their lives in water and part on land. During the breeding season, it is common to see hundreds of toads migrating to ponds where they can swim and lay their eggs. But can toads breathe underwater? Toads can breathe underwater via cutaneous respiration. Dissolved oxygen in … 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
Salamanders are the only amphibians that have tails in the adult stage of their life. Their slender bodies and four short legs, give them a somewhat lizard-like appearance. But have you ever wondered why salamanders have long tails, when other amphibians, such as frogs, don’t? Salamanders’ long tails serve many important functions. Salamanders use their … Read more