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Frog Eggs: Everything There is to Know

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Frog eggs are wonderful and complex embryos that transform into incredible tadpoles. The first time I saw frog eggs when I was a kid I thought it was a bunch of chia seeds someone threw into a pond. But frog eggs are much more complex than jelly-like dots. As a general rule, frogs lay 2 …

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What Do Tadpoles Eat?

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Watching tadpoles eat can be a fun and educational activity. But if you are planning on feeding them, knowing what they eat is essential for their survival. Feeding them the wrong things can kill them. You can be part of the solution to the decline in frog populations by helping tadpoles eat the right foods …

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Why Are My Tadpoles Dying?

If you have a pond at home and you are looking to raise your own frogs all the way from tadpoles, you need to make sure that your tadpoles are in an environment that is conducive to survival. While it is normal that not all tadpoles are going to survive into adulthood, there are some …

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How Many Tadpoles Survive?

Frogs lay eggs in substantial quantities, typically ranging within the hundreds to several thousands. While laying large numbers of eggs helps have a drastic impact on species continuation, overall, only a small fraction of tadpoles survive long enough to develop into mature adults capable of reproduction.  Approximately 2% of frog eggs become tadpoles, 0.8% of …

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When Do Frogs Stop Croaking?

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If it is frog mating season where you live, you can probably hear frogs croaking out in the fields and around your home. I live in Eastern Canada and the first frogs I hear are tree frogs that are ready to breed in March. Which frogs you hear and when they stop croaking depends on …

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Toad Eggs: Everything There is to Know

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As a kid, I loved going out looking for toads and I always thought it was pretty easy to find toad eggs. Compared to frog eggs, fish eggs, and salamander eggs, toad eggs stand out with quite a few remarkable differences. Toad eggs are easy to distinguish from frog eggs because toads lay eggs in …

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Spindly Leg Syndrome: Reasons & Treatment

As someone who works as a zookeeper and is studying to be an exotic veterinary technician, amphibians diseases and ailments are a large concern and interest for me. Learning the causes, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of exotic and wildlife diseases is important for all animals.  Spindly Leg Syndrome is a a sickness in frog …

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What Sounds do Frogs Make?

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Frogs make a variety of sounds from the common “ribbit ribbit” 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 …

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How do Frogs Communicate?

You’ve 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 …

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Which Amphibians Are Viviparous?

During my studies to earn both my Bachelor’s degree and my Herpetology certificate, I found the topic of reproductive strategies to be one of my favorites to go over in class. Not only when it comes to amphibians, but to all animals. I use it a lot when doing keeper talks about snakes and which …

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