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What is a life cycle? A series of stages, marked by developmental changes throughout the course of the organism’s life. In other words, how they grow up.

But a Frog’s Life Cycle? Like all organisms in this world, frogs grow from something very small, in this case a tiny egg. They eventually grow into a jumping, ribbiting creature.

Where do they start? After the female frog lays her eggs, she lets them grow on their own. This is a frogspawn.

What happens next? These eggs hatch into small, fishlike larvae called tadpoles.

A Tadpole? With a tail and gills as they continue to grow, legs begin to form.

Look at Me! The rest of the body begins to form with two front legs in a couple of weeks.

Wait a Minute! I Thought They Can Live on Land Too? As they grow, the tail slowly absorbs into the body and the tadpole develops lungs for breathing on land instead of gills.

My Tail! The tail is fully absorbed and the frog is completely developed ready to start it’s new life on land.

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