1. Information about our favorite little friends… By Brandon Mathis
Frogs
Information about our favorite little friends…
By Brandon Mathis

2. What are frogs? Intermediate form between fish and reptiles Amphibians
Most common: frogs, toads, and salamanders
Also linked with birds and mammals

3. How did they come about? Amphibian Greek word “amphi” meaning “both”
“Bios” meaning “life”
Describes cold-blooded animals with a backbone
Both in and out of water

4. More about AMPHIBIANS! Approximately 3140 species currently
Divided into 6 orders
Anura, Salientia, Urodela, Caudata, Apoda, and Gymnophiona.
Most all frogs fall under the order “Anura”.
Toads are rough to the touch, Frogs are smooth and rubbery

5. Where? Found as far north as northwestern swamplands of Canada.
Everywhere expect Antarctica, New Zealand, and Greenland.

6. Characteristics Relatively small Most have 4 limbs of some sort
Flat, wide skulls
Molt their protective, water absorbing skin
Sensory organs are fit per the species to the area in which they live

7. Life Cycle Begin as tadpoles or larvae Go though metamorphosis
Develops lungs and the ability to breathe
Populations growth is controlled by predators and death rates

8. What they do Most live near a source of water
Can hibernate/stay in a state of inactivity for months on end
Possible communication skillz
Can read the stars and find their way “home”

9. Frog “parts”

10. Bibliography http://www.lookd.com/frogs/index.html