| Amphibians
include...frogs, toads, salamanders and newts. The word amphibian
comes from the Greek word amphibia that means "double life." Frogs are said to have a double life because they live part of their lives in water and part of it on land. They are found on every continent except Antarctica. Some live in cities, deserts, mountains, or grasslands. But most frogs prefer wet areas. The wetter, the better!! There are close to 4,000 known species of frogs, including toads. They range in size from less than half an inch to nearly a foot long and come in a rainbow of colors and patterns. Adult frogs are carnivorous and will eat just about anything smaller than themselves, including insects, worms and even other frogs. A frog's long, sticky tongue is attached in the front of its mouth, and a frog can flick its tongue out to capture its prey with remarkable speed. |
Sing
a song!! Some frogs, like the Squirrel Treefrog have vocal pouches that vary in size and stretch like balloons. These sacs serve as a resonating chamber, allowing the frogs to SING! 
Male frogs vocalize by squeezing their lungs with their nostrils and mouth shut. Air flows over their vocal chords and into their vocal sacs blowing it up! Why do frogs sing? Frogs sing when they are trying to attract a mate, to mark their territory, indicate the change in weather or when they are hurt. |
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