Discover frog sounds: How do frogs make sounds? Why?
Only one frog really says “rib-bit”- the Pacific chorus frog. All other frogs have their own calls-chirps, hoots, croaks and more. These frog mating calls…
Tag: Frogs
Find out how to identify a Pacific chorus frog
Lately, the kids have been finding frogs and toads around the garden. One frog stumped me. When trying to identify it, I thought it couldn’t…
Incredible transformation from tadpole to frog
Changing from a swimming tadpole to a jumping frog is truly incredible. The change is gradual since almost every organ is modified during metamorphosis. A…
What is the difference between reptiles and amphibians?
Is a turtle a reptile or an amphibian since it can swim but also lives in deserts? Amphibians include salamanders, toads and frogs. Reptiles include…
Frogs breathe through skin and swallow with their eyes!
In the spring, I’m always listening for the first robin to sing and the first frog to ribbit. But in the fall, I never know…
Find out how to identify a Pacific chorus frog
Lately, the kids have been finding frogs and toads around the garden. One frog stumped me. When trying to identify it, I thought it couldn’t…
Incredible transformation from tadpole to frog
Changing from a swimming tadpole to a jumping frog is truly incredible. The change is gradual since almost every organ is modified during metamorphosis. A…
What is the difference between reptiles and amphibians?
Is a turtle a reptile or an amphibian since it can swim but also lives in deserts? Amphibians include salamanders, toads and frogs. Reptiles include…
Frogs breathe through skin and swallow with their eyes!
In the spring, I’m always listening for the first robin to sing and the first frog to ribbit. But in the fall, I never know…