Frogs belong to a group of animals called amphibians. Amphibians are cold-blooded vertebrates that spend part of their lives on land and part in water. Frogs toads newts and salamanders are all amphibians. There are more than 6000 species or kinds of amphibians.
Frogs live on every continent except Antarctica. They are found in all types of habitats from rain forests to deserts. Some frogs even live in cities.
Most frogs have moist smooth skin. They range in size from less than 1/2 inch (1.3 centimeters) to more than 12 inches (30 centimeters). The smallest frog is the gold frog of Brazil which is only 1/3 inch (8.5 millimeters) long. The largest frog is the Goliath frog of Cameroon Africa. It can grow to be more than 13 inches (33 centimeters) long and weigh more than 7 pounds (3 kilograms).
Frogs have long powerful legs for jumping. The back legs are usually much longer than the front legs. Frogs can jump up to 20 times their body length. That is like a human jumping the length of two school buses!
Most frogs have webbed feet which help them swim. They also have long sticky tongues that they use to catch insects and other small animals to eat.
Frogs are able to absorb water and oxygen through their skin. This is why it is so important for them to keep their skin moist. If their skin dries out they will die.
Frogs are born from eggs that are laid in water. The eggs hatch into tadpoles which look like small fish. Over a period of weeks or months the tadpoles grow larger and develop legs. They eventually turn into frogs and leave the water.
Frogs are nocturnal which means they are most active at night. During the day they hide from predators and rest in cool moist places.
Frogs are an important part of the food chain. They eat insects which helps to control the insect population. They are also eaten by birds mammals reptiles and other amphibians.
Frogs have many predators including humans. Humans hunt frogs for food and use their skin to make shoes purses and other items.
Frogs are in danger of becoming extinct. This means they may soon no longer exist. There are many reasons for this including habitat loss pollution climate change and disease.
We can help frogs by protecting their habitats and by not polluting the environment. We can also help by educate others about the importance of frogs and what we can do to help them.
Do frogs have eyelids?
No frogs do not have eyelids.
How do frogs keep their eyes moist?
Frogs keep their eyes moist by using their tongue to lubricate them.
Do all frogs have webbed feet?
No not all frogs have webbed feet.
Some frogs have more webbing than others and some have no webbing at all.
Why do some frogs have spots?
Some frogs have spots to help them camouflage in their natural habitats.
How long do frogs live?
Most frogs have a lifespan of about 10 to 12 years.
What do frogs eat?
Most frogs are carnivores and eat insects spiders and other small invertebrates.
What is the largest frog in the world?
The largest frog in the world is the Goliath frog.
It can grow up to 32 cm (12.
6 inches) in length and weight up to 3.
25 kg (7.
2 lb).
What is the smallest frog in the world?
The smallest frog in the world is the Paedophryne amauensis.
It is about 7.
7 mm (0.
30 inches) in length.
What is the average lifespan of a frog?
Most frogs have a lifespan of about 10 to 12 years.
What is the natural habitat of a frog?
Frogs can be found on every continent except for Antarctica.
Do all frogs jump?
No not all frogs jump.
Some frogs crawl or swim instead.
What do baby frogs eat?
Baby frogs typically eat small insects such as ants and flies.
How often do frogs eat?
frogs typically eat once a day.
What is the predators of a frog?
The predators of frogs include snakes birds and mammals.
What sound does a frog make?
Frogs typically make a croaking sound.
