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List of Non-Poisonous Frog Species

I hold a Bachelors of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife, and a certificate in Master Herpetology and have learned about poisonous and non-poisonous frog species during my studies for school. The vast majority of frog and toad species found in North America are not poisonous. The majority of those found in North American do secrete …

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14 Frogs Can You Find in The Rainforest

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 …

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Why Are Cane Toads a Problem?

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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 …

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Where Do Tree Frogs Go In The Winter?

One of the things that I learned when I was young is that all frogs are cold-blooded animals, meaning that their body temperature fluctuates based on their environment. I live in Canada and temperatures can easily reach -40Ā° during the Winter. Despite the harsh cold, frogs still come out and thrive in the Spring. So …

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Which Frogs Are Endangered?

I find conservation so important to anyone working with animals, or even just interested in animals. I had lessons on amphibian conservation during my Master Herpetologist degree and learned much about endangered frog species. There are 7,555 frog and toad species worldwide, according to Amphibiaweb in January 2023 and the International Union for Conservation of …

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Do Frogs Mate With Fish?

Frogs are amphibians, meaning that they are born in water but can also live on land as adults. Therefore, frogs may interact significantly with other aquatic species such as fish. After explaining frog reproduction to other people, I often get the question if frogs can mate with fish. Itā€™s not a crazy question, and you …

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What is Killing Frogs?

Iā€™ve been interested in conservation for a long time, through my schooling and my Master Hereptology certificate. Whenever I visit a zoo I see the population projects they are working on, and a handful of them involve amphibians. There is a global amphibian decline occurring right now caused by many different factors.  Deforestation due to …

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Where Can You Study Herpetology?

This was pretty much the same question I asked when I started my college journey years ago. I started with a Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University, then got a Master Herpetology certificate from the Amphibian Foundation. I am now enrolled in Penn Foster to obtain an Associateā€™s to become a veterinary technician …

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What Classes Should You Take to Become a Herpetologist?

When I was in college obtaining my Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries and Wildlife, I took a lot of zoology courses that would help me progress as a herpetologist. I started my journey in high school when I knew I wanted to be a zookeeper and work with reptiles and amphibians. I wanted to …

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15 Types of Fully & Semi-Aquatic Frogs

I loved looking for aquatic frogs in local ponds as a kid. Frogs that live in water tend to be fairly passive, spending most of the day staying hydrated and breathing in water. Types of aquatic frogs include fully aquatic, and semi-aquatic frog species. Just like fish, fully aquatic frog species live in water full-time …

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