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This category contains useful information about frogs for students studying frogs. May you want to become a herpetologist or may you currently be studying frog anatomy, you will find what you need in this category.
Different species of frogs tend to differ in terms of certain aspects depending on their environment and their natural habitat. But one of the physical traits that you may notice that is quite common among different frogs is that they have webbed feet. Aquatic frogs generally have webbed feet for swimming, while some tree frogs …
When I was a kid I loved toads, but I always got frog-related gifts on my birthday. Everybody knows what a frog is, but few people know why toads are any different. Too often, the words frog and toad are used interchangeably, yet they are not the same species. All toads are frogs, yet frogs …
With so many fascinating metamorphic changes, amphibians flaunt a wide range of physical features throughout their lives. This has led to plenty of confusion surrounding their development, and many animal lovers wonder if frogs have tails. Frogs have tails as tadpoles, as they are fully aquatic and need tails to swim during this time. However, …
If you ever looked at a frog you may wonder how they hear. Unlike cats and dogs, frogs do not have visible external ears. Yet frogs clearly hear us when we approach them since they often hop or swim away. Although a frog’s hearing system, may not always be visible, the can hear their surroundings …
Although most frogs begin their lives in water, not all frogs remain there, including toads. As adults, most toads live on land. There were always toads in our backyard so I never really wondered if toads could swim until I met my first aquatic frog as a child. Generally, toads can swim but are not …
Many mammals, including primates, humans, opossums, and other tree-dwelling animals have opposable thumbs. This digit provides our hands with extra malleability and dexterity. Yet, there are so many different kinds of frogs that it may seem difficult to grasp if frogs are also on the list of animals that have opposable thumbs. As a general …
With so many unique traits and abilities, frogs are undeniably fascinating creatures. But, there has been plenty of confusion concerning their scientific classification (taxonomy), leaving enthusiasts and animal lovers to wonder which groups frogs fall under. Frogs fall within the Animalia kingdom, the Chordata phylum, the Vertebrata subphylum, the Amphibia class, and the order of …
Frogs can be found in various habitats worldwide, but plenty of unique and fascinating species call the United States their home. Many amphibian enthusiasts have traveled to numerous regions in the United States to get a closer look at some of the most alluring and stunning frog species. Approximately 300 frog species live in various …
Frogs are incredibly fascinating creatures and one of their most notable traits is their ability to live and breathe on land and in water. As a child, I learned how frogs breathe on land and in water, notably because of their metamorphosis. Although frogs are not born with lungs, frogs develop lungs as a replacement …
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 …