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Do Frogs Have Backbones?

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When I was a kid and showed my pet toad to my friends, for some reason they always asked me if frogs have a backbone. The answer seemed very logical to me, who spent a lot of time observing frogs, but they would ask me if frogs had backbones, cartilage, or were invertebrates. Although frogs …

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Can Frogs Give You Herpes?

Can Frogs Give You Herpes

This content is provided for information purposes only. See our Terms for more information. Herpes is a contagious disease caused by a virus that creates sores, blisters, and ulcers in those who get infected. It appears mostly around the mouth and genitals and does not look appealing when left untreated. Although the virus is very …

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Can You Eat Frogs?

Animal lovers and amphibian enthusiasts have adored frogs for countless years, and many cultures have also enjoyed frogs as a delicacy. Plenty of restaurants around the world serve exotic meat to adventurous patrons. But, there are only a few frog species that are suitable for consumption.  Only around 20 frog species are suitable for consumption. …

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Can Frogs Survive Saltwater?

can frogs survive saltwater

Frogs generally thrive in salt-free freshwater lakes, ponds, marshes, bogs, fens, and other clean sources of freshwater. The vast majority of amphibians have porous skin through which they breathe and drink, and so, unfortunately, saltwater can dehydrate and kill them. In 2015, scientists Hopkins and Brodie identified 124 frog species able to inhabit saltwater habitats. …

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The 2nd Plague of Frogs: What to Know

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Amphibians have been around for much longer than many believe, with some discovered frog fossils dating back to the Dinosaur Area about 200 million years ago. Some cultures and religions have described fascinating and miraculous events that may have taken place thousands of years ago, one of which is the Frogs Plague. The Frog Plague …

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How Do Frogs Survive?

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Frogs use several mechanisms to survive changing seasons, predators, and their environmental conditions. Frogs were recorded to have been on the planet since the Dinosaur Age over 200 million years ago, and have mainly survived thanks to their incredible adaptability. Frogs generally survive winter by hibernating, they survive predators by using a number of defense …

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What Should You Feed Tadpoles?

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This content is provided for information purposes only. See our Terms for more information. Feeding tadpoles can be a fun and educational activity, but knowing what to feed them is essential for their survival. Some people think it is ok to feed tadpoles the wrong foods and, unfortunately, end up killing them. With frogs in decline, it …

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Why Are Frogs Amphibians?

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Frogs are incredibly fascinating creatures with plenty of unique skills, abilities, and physical characteristics. Itā€™s well-known that they have been classified as amphibians, but many people wonder why they belong to the amphibian class rather than the reptile class.  Amphibian means ā€œdouble lifeā€ or ā€œtwo livesā€ and the Tetrapoda of frogs is Amphibia because frogs …

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Do Frogs Eat Worms?

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Frogs love to eat all kinds of worms and feeding wild or pet frogs worms can be a great way to interact with them. But there are some strict rules to follow when it comes to feeding frogs and worms. As a general rule, all frogs can eat worms including earthworms, mealworms, superworms, hornworms, waxworms, …

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Do Frogs Sleep?

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Frog sleep is a fascinating topic that is hardly covered by scientific research. Some older studies report that frogs do not sleep at all, yet more recent studies have clearly outlined the reasons why frogs do sleep and how. Frogs generally sleep based on intermediate period of Non-REM, Primary and Cataplectic Sleep. Frogs do not …

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