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Frog

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A beautiful red-eyed leaf frog resting in the rainforest of Costa Rica.

Meet Frogs!

Frogs are amazing little animals that belong to a group called Anura. They have short bodies and no tails. You can find frogs almost everywhere — from tropics to subarctic areas! Many live in tropical rainforest and wetlands.

Frogs have strong bodies, big eyes, and long tongues. They can live in fresh water, on land, in trees, or even underground. Their skin comes in many colors, which helps them hide or warn others. Frogs make many different vocalisations, especially to find a mate.

Frogs start life as eggs in water. These eggs hatch into swimming tadpoles. Tadpoles grow and change, or metamorphose, into adult frogs. Adult frogs eat small animals, mostly insects, using their sticky tongues. They help nature by eating pests and being food for bigger animals.

Frogs are also important to humans. In some places, people eat frog legs, and frogs often appear in stories and symbols. Many frog species are in danger because of diseases and changes to their homes. Scientists are working to protect these amazing animals.

Various kinds of frog.

Images

A striking Panamanian golden frog, an endangered species found only in Panama.
A close-up photograph of a Bombina bombina frog, showcasing its distinctive features in a natural setting.
A colorful diagram of a bullfrog skeleton showing its joints and limbs.
A beautiful Tyler's Tree Frog, a small green frog species known for its vibrant colors and tree-dwelling habitat.
A frog naturally shedding and eating its old skin, a common process in nature.
A Hip-pocket Frog (Assa darlingtoni) hiding among leaves in its natural environment.
A wood frog blending into its leafy surroundings, showcasing nature's clever camouflage.
A labeled diagram showing the anatomy of a frog, including organs like the heart, lungs, stomach, and liver.
A green frog sitting near some wire detail, showcasing nature in Belgium.

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