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Toads and frogs can have a much longer lifespan than most people think. I had a pet toad in our yard as a child and he lived to be over 10 years old thanks to privileged access to food, shelter, and a safe environment. On average frogs live 1 to 12 years in the wild …
While it may be difficult to find a degree program in herpetology, it is certainly not impossible to study herpetology in college. Many schools, while not offering degrees in herpetology, do offer classes in the topic. Some may even have herpetology labs, or herpetological collections. Some of the top Colleges and Universities offering Herpetology undergraduate …
It is common knowledge that frogs eat bugs as froglets and as adults. But what frogs eat can seem confusing because their diet changes depending on their life cycle stage. Once frogs reach the froglet and adult stage of their life cycle, they are obligate carnivores meaning they require animal-based foods in their diet. Frogs …
Rainforests are home to hundreds of fascinating frog species that are generally active all year round. The Rainforest contains the perfect environment for frogs to thrive with an abundance of humidity, warmth, bugs, and shelter. There are hundreds of Rainforest frog species but the most well known are Poison Dart Frogs, Red-Eyed Tree Frogs, Mission …
I loved watching my frog eat potato bugs when I was a kid, but wondered if it had any teeth. It seemed as if my frog would just suck up its prey and not chew at all. It was pretty intriguing that my hungry frog would just power through its meal like that. After completing …
There were no toads in many parts of the world until Cane Toads were taken from South America in the 1930s and brought to other countries, making them an invasive species. Cane Toads are a problem because they are an invasive species representing a threat to local biodiversity. Cane Toads are highly toxic and can …
If youâve ever met a frog, you may have been charmed by their cute faces and silly antics. Frogs are remarkable little creatures that can thrive in the wild and in captivity. But do they really have distinct personalities that can set them apart from each other? If we had to illustrate frogs with human …
Have you ever looked at a frog’s eyes up close? They are incredible! They look like tiny planets full of speckles, color and depth. Frog eyes have horizontal or vertical pupils, can see in color, bulge out to sit above water, and provide frogs almost 360° day and night vision. Frogs eyes also have three …
Frogs make a variety of sounds from the common âribbit ribbitâ to the more sophisticated croak, chirp, or hoot. But the sound a frog makes truly depends on a variety of factors. As a general rule, the sound a frog makes depends on the species, their intent (mating, territorial defense), and the language that the …
Youâve likely heard a frog call at some point in your life, perhaps even in your own yard or neighborhood. But have you ever thought about why frogs call, and what their calls mean? Frogs may communicate through sound, by calling, singing, or croaking. Most calling frogs are male, and amplify their calls through the …