Tadpoles are born from eggs that were deposited in water by their mother. They have a short tail and gills for respiration. When tadpoles first hatch they are about the size of a grain of rice. They eat microscopic plants and algae. As tadpoles grow they develop legs and lose their tail. At this stage they are called froglets.
Froglets still eat primarily plants and algae but they also start to eat small insects. Their diet changes as they continue to grow into adulthood. Adult frogs eat a variety of foods including insects spiders slugs and snails. Some bigger frogs also eat small mammals lizards and snakes.
What do tadpoles eat after they become frogs?
Insects spiders and other small invertebrates.
How do tadpoles turn into frogs?
They go through a process called metamorphosis where they develop lungs and legs and their tail disappears.
What do tadpoles breathe with?
Gills
What is the difference between a toad and a frog?
Toads tend to be dry and warty while frogs are moist and smooth.
Toads also spend more time on land than in water.
Do all frogs have stripes?
No not all frogs have stripes.
How can you tell if a frog is poisonous?
You can usually tell if a frog is poisonous if it is brightly colored.
What is the biggest frog in the world?
The goliath frog which can grow up to 32 cm (12.
6 inches) and weigh up to 3.
25 kg (7.
2 pounds).
What is the smallest frog in the world?
The retail frog which is only about 10 mm (0.
4 inches) long.
What is the difference between a frog and a toad?
Toads tend to be dry and warty while frogs are moist and smooth.
Toads also spend more time on land than in water.
Do all frogs have spots?
No not all frogs have spots.
What is the difference between a frog and a toad?
Toads tend to be dry and warty while frogs are moist and smooth.
Toads also spend more time on land than in water.
What is the difference between a frog and a toad?
Toads tend to be dry and warty while frogs are moist and smooth.
Toads also spend more time on land than in water.
Do all frogs croak?
No not all frogs croak.
Some frogs actually squeak or chirp.
How long do frogs live?
The average lifespan of a frog is about 10 years but some species can live up to 20 years.
What do frogs eat?
Insects spiders and other small invertebrates.
