Are Frogs Cannibals?

Are frogs cannibals?

Frogs are aggressive predators that aren’t picky with what they eat. Different frog species can eat slightly different things, mainly based on their size and the environment they live in. In general, the bigger the frog, the bigger the prey it can eat. Frogs often engage in cannibalism. This is especially true for large frog … Read more

What Do Wood Frogs Eat?

What do wood frogs eat?

Wood frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus) are fairly small frogs found in the northeastern quarter of the United States and throughout most of Canada to central and southern Alaska. Like most frogs, Wood frogs are obligate carnivores as adults, which means they eat animal protein instead of plants or vegetation. Wood frogs are generalist predators and will eat almost any prey … Read more

When Do Frogs Lay Their Eggs?

When do frogs lay eggs?

There are over 7,000 frog species around the world – found in a wide variety of habitats, from rainforests to mountainous areas, to dry regions. Different frog species have adapted to their environments and developed breeding methods that are practical for the areas they live in. Most frog species lay eggs once or twice per … Read more

Everything You Need To Know About American Toad Eggs

American toad eggs

American toads ((Anaxyrus americanus) are the most broadly distributed species of true toads (Bufonidae) in North America. They can be found in most areas of eastern Canada and the United States. Like most toads, American toads reproduce by laying eggs. The eggs are laid in jelly-like strings, along plants, or on the bottoms of shallow water … Read more

How Do Toads Drink Water?

How do toads drink water?

All living things need water to survive. Water plays a vital role in the regulation of toads’ body fluids, and allows their bodies to keep up with important functions, such as getting rid of wastes and bringing nutrients to cells. Toads do not drink water through their mouths like we do. Instead, they rehydrate by … Read more

Do Toads Like Water?

Do toads like water?

Many people know that most frogs love to hang around water and are very efficient swimmers. Toads are a type of frog, so you may be wondering if they too like water. Most toads require water to lay their eggs, and for their tadpoles to develop. However, once the tadpoles complete metamorphosis and transform into … Read more

Can Frogs Survive Without Water?

Can frogs survive without water?

Many people know that most frogs love to hang around water and are very efficient swimmers. But have you ever wondered if frogs can survive without direct access to water? Most frogs can not survive without direct access to fresh water. Frogs generally require access to water to keep their skin moist, hydrate, lay their … Read more

Everything You Need To Know About Tree Frog Eggs

Tree frog eggs

The majority of tree frog species reproduce by laying eggs. These eggs are typically laid in the water and attached to submerged vegetation near the water surface – or on plants hanging over ponds. Some tree frog species such as the common coqui (Eleutherodactylus coqui) lay their eggs on plants away from water and even … Read more

Everything You Need To Know About Spring Peeper Eggs

Spring peeper eggs

Spring peepers (Pseudacris crucifer) are small, slender tree frogs found throughout much of the eastern part of North America. Like most frogs, spring peepers reproduce by laying eggs. These eggs are laid in shallow, fish-free freshwater bodies and attached to submerged vegetation near the water’s surface. Unlike most frogs which lay their eggs in masses, … Read more

Frog Eggs Vs Toad Eggs

Frog eggs vs toad eggs

When the winter ends and warmer spring temperatures arrive, amphibians emerge from hibern ation and migrate to breeding sites to lay their eggs. Most frogs and toads will lay their eggs in the water, but many will lay their eggs on land. Amphibian eggs laid in the water can be difficult to tell apart unless … Read more