About This Animal

Here are some fun facts about bullfrogs:

• Big Frogs: Bullfrogs are one of the biggest frogs in the world! They can grow up to 8 inches long and weigh as much as 1.5 pounds.
• Loud Calls: Bullfrogs are famous for their loud, deep croaks, which can be heard from far away. They use these croaks to attract mates and communicate with other bullfrogs.
• Strong Jumpers: Bullfrogs have powerful legs that help them jump really far—sometimes up to 3 feet in a single leap!
• Carnivorous Eaters: Bullfrogs are not picky eaters. They’ll eat almost anything they can catch, including insects, small fish, and other frogs.
• Live in Water: Bullfrogs love water and spend most of their time in ponds, lakes, and marshes. They are excellent swimmers and can stay underwater for a long time.
• Long Lifespan: In the wild, bullfrogs can live for up to 7-9 years, but in captivity, they might live even longer!
• Tadpoles to Frogs: Like all frogs, bullfrogs start their life as tadpoles, which are little swimming creatures with tails. It takes them about 2-3 years to grow into full-grown frogs.
• Big Mouths: Bullfrogs have very large mouths, which help them catch and eat larger prey. They can even swallow animals whole!
• Native to North America: Bullfrogs are originally from North America, but they’ve been introduced to other parts of the world as well.
• Noisy Nights: If you hear a loud “jug-o-rum” sound at night near a pond or lake, it’s probably a bullfrog calling out!