Frogs

Frogs

Frogs are amazing little creatures. When you think of frogs, you may think of small green amphibians that simply wander around in the mud but they are so much better than that! 

 

Life cycle 

 

Frogs have four stages apart from eggs. The two you most likely know of are tadpoles and adult frogs, however, you probably didn’t know that after being a tadpole for a while they grow legs and are then classified as tadpoles with legs. Next they grow lungs so they can breathe out of the water. At about twelve weeks they are classified as a froglet. During the froglet stage the tail gets progressively shorter. Now you may be wondering, where did the tail go? The answer is simple. The frog consumes the nutrients in the tail and so the tail gets shorter. Because the froglet doesn’t need any other nutrients it doesn’t need to eat. Once the tail is all gone, the frog has reached adulthood.

Habitat

 

Frogs live on every continent except Antarctica. Their skin requires fresh water so they tend to live in swamps and rainforests. Step outside your home and you might find one in the grass.

Diet 

 

Most frogs eat a combination of insects, spiders, slugs and worms. However, larger frogs can eat birds, mice and small reptiles. Sometimes frogs can fit your diet. Consult your doctor before consuming frogs as some are poisonous.

Appearance  

 

Frogs can weigh anywhere from two ounces to seven pounds and come in many different colors including blue, green, brown, grey, yellow, and red. Most frogs have no neck or very little neck. They usually have large eyes to see the environment better. 

Threats

 

Currently one of the largest threats to frog kind is habitat loss due to human expansion and deforestation. Highway expansion in habitats have led to a rise in roadkill and pollution. As humans continue to expand they 

Dirk Ercken

Frogs are, to some people, the best animal on the planet. You should care more about these amazing amphibians.