55 Fascinating Facts About Frogs

Frogs are amazing animals found all over the world! If you find a stream, river, or pond, you will most likely find frogs. They may be slimy and slippery, but they are wonderfully fascinating! Learn more about these fabulous frogs from our facts about frogs!

From their wacky jumping skills to their colorful camouflage tricks, these little hoppers will amaze you! Get ready for some ribbiting fun as we hop through many fascinating facts about frogs!

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Best Facts About Frogs

1. There are over 7,000 different frog and toad species on the Earth!
2. The Glass Frog looks clear because it can hide its red blood cells in its liver. 
3. The Goliath frog is just that… goliath! It weighs around 7 pounds!
4. Frogs can be found on every continent except Antarctica.
5. Most frogs enjoy being in or around water. 

6. There are so many colors of frogs! Not just green.
7. Did you know that a group of frogs is called an Army? 
8. If you ever watch a frog eat, you will notice that they close their eyes. This is because they use their eyes to eat! They pull their eyes into the roof of their mouth to help move food down. 
9. Frogs do not need to drink water; they actually absorb it through their skin. 
10. The smallest known frog is the Paedophryne amanuensis, and it is about the size of a housefly

11. The Golden Poison Frog is the most poisonous frog in the world. Even though it is small, its toxin can kill ten humans. 
12. Frogs and toads are distinguishable by their skin.
13. Frogs have smooth skin, while toads have bumpy skin.
14. Frogs like water, and toads do not. 
15. Frogs do not give birth to live young; they lay eggs that turn into tadpoles. 

16. Tadpoles go through Metamorphosis, where they lose their tail and gain legs. 
17. Frogs have no ribcage. 
18. Frogs are excellent jumpers, and some can jump over 10 feet. 
19. Some species of frogs can change their skin color to blend in.
20. Frogs have been around since the dinosaurs!

21. Frogs that live in colder climates spend part of the year frozen solid! Their blood has glucose in it that keeps it from freezing. Those frogs thaw out when temperatures rise again and continue with life. 
22. Frogs are amazing swimmers who can hold their breath for hours.
23. Several species of frogs actually feed their tadpole young until they are ready to be independent. 
24. Frogs have ears!
25. Frogs have longer legs than toads.

26. Some frogs can live to be around 12 years old. 
27. Scientists are discovering new frogs even now!
28. Frogs swallow their food whole because they can not chew. The teeth in their mouths are small and used to keep prey from escaping. 
29.  The study of frogs is called Herpetology.
30. Some species of frogs can grow under UV lights.

31. The greatest threat to frogs is the loss of habitat. 
32. There are 900 species of frogs on the Endangered Species list. 
33. Frogs are considered an indicator species. If the frogs are healthy, then the environment around them is healthy.
34. Bullfrogs will eat everything… literally.
35. Frogs shed their skin…and eat it! 

36. Frogs have 180-degree vision. 
37. Male frogs use their croaking noise to call to female frogs during mating season.
38. Some frogs that live in dry areas will burrow underground, make a cocoon around themselves and wait years for rain. 
39. Frogs were the first land animals with vocal cords.
40. Frogs can feel happiness.

41. Frogs have a three-chambered heart, while humans have 4. 
42. Vinegar and lemon juice repel frogs.
43. Frogs go through 4 life cycles: egg, tadpole, froglet, and frog. 
44. A frog sleeps with their eyes open.
45. Frog legs are a delicacy in some parts of the world.

46. Colorful frogs are usually poisonous to predators, so their skin is a warning system.
47. In captivity, a frog can live for 20 years!
48. Frogs can jump 20 times their height.
49. While hibernating, a new layer of bone is made. You can tell how old a frog is by how many rings of bone they have.
50. Frogs use their tongue to catch prey.

51. A frog’s tongue is around three times longer than its body.
52. The “ribbit” noise we associate with frogs is only made by the Pacific Tree Frog. 
53. There are 90 species of frogs in the United States alone!
54. There are species of frogs that have not been discovered yet. 
55. Frogs are cold-blooded and cannot regulate their own body temperature. 

Wow! A lot to learn about frogs. Hopefully, you learned something new! If you did, leave us a comment. We’d love to hear!