About This Animal

Here are some fun facts about Frogs:

• Frogs Are Amphibians: Frogs live both on land and in water, making them amphibians. They can breathe through their skin!
• Jumping Experts: Frogs are amazing jumpers. Some can leap up to 20 times their own body length!
• Sticky Tongues: Frogs have super sticky tongues that they use to catch insects. Their tongues are so fast that it takes less than a second to catch their prey.
• Big Eyes: Frogs have large eyes that help them see in almost all directions. They can even see what's happening behind them without turning their heads!
• Tadpoles to Frogs: Frogs start their life as tadpoles, which look like little fish. They grow legs and lose their tails as they turn into adult frogs.
• No Drinking Water: Frogs don’t drink water like we do. Instead, they absorb water through their skin.
• Different Colors: Frogs come in all sorts of colors. Some are green and brown to blend into their environment, while others are bright and colorful to warn predators that they’re poisonous.
• Frogs Can Make Noise: Frogs are known for their croaking sounds. Male frogs croak to attract female frogs during the mating season.
• Long Lives: Some frogs can live for up to 10 years or more!
• Frogs Are Found Everywhere: Frogs are found on every continent except Antarctica. They can live in deserts, forests, ponds, and even in your backyard!