Salamanders love to hang around ponds and other water bodies where they can hydrate, and keep their skins moist. However, in moist, humid weather, salamanders often venture further away from their natural habitats and often wander into people’s backyards. Salamanders come out in the rain because they like the wet, cool environment. Wet weather allows … Read more
Frogs are well known for their hops, and their ability to leap impressive distances. But have you ever wondered how high frogs can jump? In general, most frogs can jump about 10 times their height, and 5 to 20 times their body length. However, some frogs can jump up to 50 times their length. Frogs … Read more
Most salamanders reproduce by laying eggs. These eggs are typically laid in the water, and attached to twigs, grass, or other vegetation just slightly below the water’s surface. But how long do salamander eggs take to hatch? Most salamander eggs will hatch in 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the species, water temperature, and other … Read more
Salamanders are carnivores that aren’t very picky with what they eat. Their generalist diet means salamanders can find food in the variety of habitats they live in However, despite their diverse diets, salamanders still sometimes find themselves in environments where food sources are scarce. So, how long can a salamander go without eating? Generally, healthy … Read more
Frogs have skin composed of thin membranous tissue that is quite permeable to water and contains a large network of blood vessels. They use this skin to breathe, and also to absorb water to rehydrate. Salt can kill frogs by disrupting the water and ionic exchange across their permeable skin. This can lead to serious dehydration … Read more
Frogs are well known for their hops, and their ability to swim with great efficiency. But have you ever wondered just how fast frogs can move through their environments? In general, frogs can move at speeds of about 10 mph on land when hopping at full momentum. However, how fast frogs can move depends on … Read more
Salamanders are intriguing creatures that attract the curiosity of many people. However, there are also many misconceptions about them. Like all amphibians, salamanders have bones. Their internal skeletons are made up of many interconnected bones and cartilage. Salamanders’ bones are light and hollow, which helps them move efficiently on the ground and in the water. … Read more
Adult frogs are carnivores that aren’t very picky with what they eat. Their generalist diet means frogs can find food in the variety of habitats they live in – from rainforests to mountainous areas to dry regions. However, despite their diverse diets, frogs still sometimes find themselves in environments where food sources are scarce. So, … Read more
Frogs are amphibians that love wet moist environments. For this reason, they are often attracted to gardens and yards with a pond. Even watering your lawn can attract any frogs that may be close by. But do frogs attract snakes? In general, frogs do attract snakes. Frogs are one of the main prey species for … Read more
If you ever look at a toad, you will notice it looks so much different from other amphibians. It has dry rough skin with a bumpy texture, and rather than hop like most frogs, it will mostly move around by crawling. But have you ever wondered how toads breathe? Toads breathe using their lungs as … Read more