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Learn about frogs, tailless amphibians with diverse skin colors and patterns, vocalizations and behaviors. Find out how frogs are distributed, fed, reproduced and threatened by environmental factors.
Learn about frogs, tailless amphibians with smooth, moist skins and webbed feet. Find out how they breed, feed, and adapt to different environments, and see photos and videos of various frog species.
Aug 23, 2022 · Learn about frogs, the largest and most diverse group of amphibians on Earth. Discover their amazing adaptations, behaviors, threats and conservation status.
- Patrick Pester
- Frogs belong to the Order Anura, the largest of the three groups of amphibians. There are three groups of amphibians. Newts and salamanders (Order Caudata), Caecilians (Order Gymnopiona), and frogs and toads (Order Anura).
- There is no taxonomic distinction between frogs and toads. The terms "frog" and "toad" are informal and do not reflect any underlying taxonomic differences.
- Frogs have four digits on their front feet and five on their rear feet. The feet of frogs varies depending on their habitat. Frogs that inhabit wetter environments have webbed feet while tree frogs have discs on their toes that help them grasp to vertical surfaces.
- Leaping or jumping is used as a means for evading predators, not for normal movement. Many frogs have large, muscular back limbs that enable them to launch themselves into the air.
May 7, 2021 · Frogs are social creatures and live in groups called armies, colonies, or knots. Similar to fish, young frogs will swim together in schools. Each species of frog has a unique call, which is...
Learn about the different frog species that live on land and in water in Singapore, such as the Green Paddy Frog, the Field Frog and the Crab-Eating Frog. Find out their distinctive features, diets, calls and habitats, and how to enjoy nature responsibly.
Learn about the diversity, evolution, and ecology of frogs and toads, the amphibians of order Anura. Find out how they breathe, move, feed, and reproduce, and see examples of different species and their adaptations.
