Have
you ever wondered where frogs live? Frogs live on
every continent in the world except Antarctica.
Frogs
must live in or near a place that has water. Most
frogs live near lakes, rivers, and streams. Frogs
need the water to keep their skin moist, which is
necessary for their survival. Another reason frogs
live near water is because they need the water to
lay their eggs. Frogs begin their life as larvae
(eggs). Frogs lay their eggs in the water. Frog eggs
are protected by a jellylike coating. Without water
this jellylike coating would dry out and the frog
eggs would die.
http://www.dpughphoto.com/frogs_and_toads.htm
Some
frogs never enter the water. These frogs live on
land or in trees and only enter the water to mate.
There are other frogs that are known as burrowers.
They have very short legs and cannot hop. These
frogs burrow into the sand or mud to keep their skin
moist.
Do
you know some of the frogs native to Georgia? Did
you know that Georgia has several different species
of frogs including tree frogs?
Click
on the link below to see all the frogs native to
Georgia. You can even hear what they sound like. Way
Cool! What's your favorite species of frog?
Frogs
of Georgia
Another
important part of a frog's habitat is the food it
eats. Amphibians, especially frogs, are carnivores.
Carnivores are meat eaters. Frogs eat other animals
in order to survive. A frog's diet consists mostly
of bugs and worms. Bigger frogs also eat other small
fish, reptiles, and mammals such as lizards, newts,
and other small frogs. However, frogs do not hunt
for their food the way a lion might. Frogs have big
eyes on the top of their head so they can see all
the way around. When they spot a tasty treat they
use their tongue to lasso in the bug or worm.
http://animals.timduru.org/dirlist/frog/
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