In the winter, we don’t see many frogs or other amphibians around. This is because frogs cannot internally control their body temperature, so it is at the mercy of the temperatures in their environment. Frogs are cold-blooded animals, which means they cannot regulate their body temperature. Their body temperature changes as the temperature in their … Read more
Toads are intriguing creatures that attract the curiosity of many people. Many species also tend to be very secretive, so they are not frequently encountered most times of the year. Because of this, there are many misconceptions about these animals. In general, “true toads” in the family Bufonidae do not have teeth. They are primarily ambush … Read more
When the winter ends and the warmer spring temperatures come, frogs and other amphibians will emerge from their overwintering spots, and head to the water to mate and lay their eggs. But have you ever wondered how long frog eggs take to hatch? In general, frog eggs take anywhere from 12 hours to as long … Read more
Most frogs will reproduce by laying eggs. These eggs are typically laid in the water and attached to twigs, grass, or other vegetation just slightly below the surface of the water. But how many eggs do frogs lay? Depending on the species, a single frog can lay anywhere from 2 to as many as 40,000 … Read more
The state of Oklahoma is home to at least 24 different species and subspecies of salamanders. Most of these salamanders are terrestrial, which means they live on land. But there are also several fully aquatic salamander species. Terrestrial salamanders prefer to live in moist habitats and are typically found in shady, forested areas, not far from … Read more
The state of Minnesota is home to several species of salamanders, frogs, and toads. There are eleven species of frogs in Minnesota, of these frogs, 4 species are classed as tree frogs. These frogs have small light bodies that allow them to sit on leaves and cling to weak branches without falling. They also have long … Read more