1. FROGLAND! AllAboutFrogs.ORG WEIRD Frog Facts Learn all sorts of true, weird and wacky facts about frogs and toads! What's the difference between a frog and a toad? http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

2. Weird Frog Facts Some Strange but True Facts about Frogs And Toads!!! Index of Subjects General. What is a Frog? Frog or Toad? The Frog Life Cycle. Frog Tracks http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

3. Frogs For Kids - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Minnesota Pollution Control Agency offers a page of frogs to color, a webcam, and fun facts. Learn the dangers that the creatures face. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

4. Deformed Frogs In Minnesota - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Information on possible causes and what the MPCA and other organizations are doing about deformed frogs. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

5. Exploratorium Frogs Frogs @ The Exploratorium An online exhibition exploring the amazing, adaptable frog. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

6. Frog And Toad Photographs And Calls Frogs and Toads in Color and Sound by Lang Elliott, NatureSound Studio http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

7. All About Frogs For Kids And Teachers - Kiddyhouse.com Illustrated guide tells what frogs are, where they live, what they eat, how they protect themselves, and why they are important. Also includes http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

8. Froggy Page News Flash! Check out the Frogs On Ice Store for a selection of froggy Tshirts and other goodies. Visit the News page for more site news. New! http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

9. FrogWeb Amphibian Declines Malformations - NBII A multiagency initiative that provides information about recent, global declines and deformities among amphibian populations. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

10. CGEE A Thousand Friends Of Frogs educators, and scientists to study and celebrate frogs and their Resources books, web sites Awards!! Sponsors Frogs Need Friends Print http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. CGEE: FAQ's Answers to common questions about the lives of frogs and toads. http://cgee.hamline.edu/frogs/science/faq1.html

'Frog'-quently Asked Questions (FAQ's) The Life of Frogs and Toads Amphibians in Captivitypet frogs The Anatomy of Frogs and Toads ... Endangered Amphibians (Photo of Gray Treefrog, courtesy of Don, Kentucky.) THE LIFE OF FROGS AND TOADS 1. How many types of frogs and toads are there? As of 1994, there are 3,500 species of the order Anura (frogs and toads) of which 80 species are found in the United States. In Minnesota there are 14 native species of Anura. 2. What is the classification of frogs? The classification of frogs is: Phylum: Chordata Sub-phylum: vertebrata Class: amphibia Order: Anura Family: different depending upon the type of frog Genus: different depending upon the type of frog Species: different depending upon the type of frog For example, the classification for the Strawberry Poison Dart Frog is: Phylum: Chordata Sub-phylum: vertebrata Class: amphibia Order: Anura Family: Dendrobatide Genus: Dendrobate Species: Strawberry Poison Dart Frog 3. What is the

12. Missouri's Toads And Frogs Missouri toads and frogs are colorful, harmless, vocal and valuable. Our forests, prairies, rivers, swamps and marshes are home to a multitude of toads and frogs, but few people know how many varieties we have, how to tell them apart, or much about their natural history. http://www.conservation.state.mo.us/nathis/herpetol/frog/

@import url("/css/core_style.css"); Missouri's Toads and Frogs Missouri toads and frogs are colorful, harmless, vocal and valuable. Our forests, prairies, rivers, swamps and marshes are home to a multitude of toads and frogs, but few people know how many varieties we have, how to tell them apart, or much about their natural history. Studying these animals and sharing their stories with fellow Missourians is one of the most pleasurable and rewarding aspects of my work. (left) An egg mass from the wood frog. (right) Some tadpoles are beautifully colored (eastern gray treefrog). One often-asked question is: "What are the differences between toads and frogs?" While they are more similar than different, there are some basic distinctions. Toads have dry, warty skin, while frogs have smooth, wet kin. Toads do not have teeth; frogs have tiny teeth on both upper and lower jaws. Toads have shorter hind legs than most frogs. Toads hop, frogs jump. Female toads lay their eggs in long, parallel strings; female frogs-depending on the species-lay their eggs singly, in small clumps, in large clumps, or as a film of eggs on the water surface. Although most people would be hard-pressed to identify a variety of toads and frogs by the sounds they make, people generally are aware of the fact that these animals have voices and are interesting to listen to. A male toad or frog produces his call by a rapid back-and-forth movement of air over his vocal cords. When calling, a toad or frog will close its mouth and nasal openings and force air from its lungs over the vocal cords into the mouth cavity, then back over the vocal cords and into the lungs. Producing a sound in this "closed system" enables some anurans (toads and frogs) to vocalize under water. These animals use an enlarged throat or expandable vocal sac to resonate their calls.

13. CGEE: Mn Frogs And Toads Sketches and descriptions of the most common types. http://cgee.hamline.edu/frogs/science/mnfrogs.html

Mn Frogs and Toads Since 1989, an increasing number of scientists have been studying the decline of frog and toad populations around the world. These declines have been associated with habitat loss and fragmentation, chemical pollution, ultraviolet radiation, acid precipitation, commercial harvest for food, and unknown causes. Understanding frogs may help us better understand how these problems affect humans, too. Learning about frogs is also fun and, as this page shows, opens a door to a facinating corner of the natural world. Click here for color images and the calls of these frogs and toads) *Descriptions adapted by Cindy Reinitz from J. Gerholdt, "The Heralds of Spring," The James Ford Bell Museum of Natural History Imprint (Spring 1996), Minneapolis: University of Minnesota. Click here for power point presentation slides) Northern Leopard Frog Western Chorus Frog Green Frog Spring Peeper ... American Toad Northern Leopard Frog This is a familiar species, often called a "grass frog." It is found in all Minnesota counties. This large frog averages from 2 to 3 1/2 inches (5-9 cm.) in length, through the record is 4 3/8 inches. The basic color is green or brown and there are usually two or three rows of dark spots on the back, some large and some small. The Northern Leopard also may have no spots at all or, less commonly, extra dark markings between the rows of spots. It lives in a wide variety of habitats, but is usually found in meadows and open fields near bodies of water.

14. Frogs And Toads Of Georgia Detailed species accounts with photos, illustrations, calls, and range maps for 32 species. http://wwknapp.home.mindspring.com/GAFrog.Toad.html

True Toads - Bufonidae Toads - Bufo spp. American Toad - Bufo americanus Fowler's Toad - Bufo fowleri ... Bufo terrestris Cricket Frogs - Acris spp. Northern Cricket Frog Acris crepitans Southern Cricket Frogs Acris gryllus Treefrogs - Hyla spp. PineBarrens Treefrog Hyla andersonii Bird-voiced Treefrog Hyla avivoca ... Hyla squirella Chorus Frogs - Pseudacris spp. Mountain Chorus Frog Pseudacris brachyphona Brimley's Chorus Frog Pseudacris brimleyi ... Pseudacris ornata Tropical Frogs - Leptodactylidae Greenhouse Frogs - Eleutherodactylus spp. Greenhouse Frog Eleutherodactylus planirostris Narrowmouth Toads - Microhylidae Narrowmouth Toads - Gastrophryne spp. Eastern Narrowmouth Toad Gastrophryne carolinensis Spadefoot Toads - Pelobatidae Spadefoot Toads - Scaphiopus spp. Eastern Spadefoot Toad Scaphiopus holbrookii True Frogs - Ranidae True Frogs - Rana spp.

15. TWRA: TN's Frogs And Toads Photographs, descriptions, and recordings of frog and toad songs. http://www.state.tn.us/twra/frogs.html

Photo by John White The Frogs and Toads of Tennessee Introduction to the Anura Anuran Life Cycle Amphibians Around the World List of Scientific Names ... Tennessee Amphibian Monitoring Program American Bullfrog Rana catesbeiana Photo by John White Description: American bullfrogs are the largest native frogs in the U.S. They typically range from 3.5 - 6 inches long. They are green to brown in color and are characterized by a ridge curving from behind the eye around the tympanum (the "ears"). They will eat almost any living creature they can fit into their mouths. Females lay 1000 - 5000 eggs in a thick surface film. Metamorphosis of tadpoles takes 1 - 2 years. The American bullfrog requires 2 - 3 additional years to reach maturity. Habitat: American bullfrogs live in medium to large permanent bodies of water (lakes or ponds) throughout Tennessee. Voice: WAV or AU file ) Described as a deep, bass "VRUU-UUM." (Recording courtesy of Lang Elliott.) Green Frog Rana clamitans Photo by William Flaxington Description: Green frogs range in size from 2 - 3.5 inches long. They are green to brown in color, and are characterized by ridges around the tympanum and folds of skin extending down the middle of the back.

16. Frogs And Toads For Children children’s reports and pictures of frogs and toads. http://web.ukonline.co.uk/conker/pond-dip/frogs.htm

FROGS AND TOADS PART OF KIDS ARK Welcome to the frogs section of Pond Dipping. This section has been created by children for children. Have you any reports about frogs and toads? If so send them to us and we could feature them in the site. GREEN FROG SURVEY We have had an email from Julia who is asking our help surveying frogs in Britain: "I am carrying out some research on the distribution of introduced European water frogs. Otherwise known as 'Green frogs' ,several species have been introduced into Britain over the last 150 years. I am now trying to find out their current distribution. The main three species are the Marsh frog, the Edible frog and the Pool frog. They emerge from hibernation later than our Common frog and only now in May are beginning to make their loud mating calls. They will call throughout May and June. These frogs are difficult to identify as they like to jump into the water when disturbed and so all you hear is a series of 'plops' as you approach the places where they like to bask in the sun.! Best wishes Julia " Anyone hearing noisy frogs calling could send details of the pond or lake to Kids Ark on conker@ukonline.co.uk

17. Frogs And Toads Of Kentucky -- WKU Center For Biodiversity Studies Listing of the species of frogs and toads that inhabit Kentucky. Offers photographs of species, a range map, and sound files of their calls. http://bioweb.wku.edu/froglogger/

18. An Introduction To The Natural History Of The Frogs And Toads Of Ohio: True Frog An introduction to the natural history of the frogs and toads of the state. http://www.cmnh.org/collections/vertzoo/frogs/truefrogs.html

An Introduction to the Natural History of the Frogs and Toads of Ohio Table of Contents Gray treefrogs Hyla chrysoscelis and ... Rana catesbeiana True frogs Family Ranidae There are five species of true frogs found in Ohio. The true frogs or ranids generally have a dorsolateral fold of glandular tissue extending from in back of the ear drum or tympanum nearly to the hind legs. Bullfrogs are the exception and do not possess a dorsolateral fold. Ranidae is the largest family of frogs; its members typically have prominent lobes on the rear margin of the tongue, long legs, and extensive webbing between the toes.

19. Frogs And Toads One of the most common questions is, What is the difference between frogs and toads? Most are surprised to hear that all toads actually are frogs! http://allaboutfrogs.org/weird/general/frogtoad.html

Frogs and Toads One of the most common questions is, "What is the difference between Frogs and Toads?" Most are surprised to hear that all Toads actually are Frogs! Frogs Generally speaking, though, when we think of frogs , we generally picture what are called "True Frogs".... members of the family Ranidae , containing more than 400 species. These frogs have the characteristics of: two bulging eyes strong, long, webbed hind feet that are adapted for leaping and swimming smooth or slimy skin (generally, frogs tend to like moister environments) Frogs tend to lay eggs in clusters. Frogs from this family can be found on every continent except Antarctica. They are referred to as the "true frogs" because of their generalized body form and life history: the so-called generic frog. Members of this family include the bullfrog, common frog, green frog, leopard frog, marsh frog, pickerel frog, and wood frog. Toads The term toads tends to refer to "True Toads".... members of the family Bufonidae , containing more than 300 species.

20. Denise's FrOgGy Page Care and feeding for a variety of subspecies, including tree frogs, dwarf frogs, firebellied toads, and ornate horned frogs. http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Bungalow/2463/

Denise's FrOgGy PaGe Hey everyone. Yesturday for valentines day my friend Mike bought me a Tomato froggie. She is super cute. I named her Lub-Nub (it is an ewok word) She is pretty fat but she will most likely get larger. I have many pets and have many species of FrOgS. At the moment I house a Asian Painted Frog and a picture of a frog like him is below. I named him "The Big Fat Cute Frog" because thats what me and my friend Mike would always call him when we saw him in the store. Oriental Firebellied Toad named "Sprocket" , and a male Green Tree Frog named "Chubbies". I had two other green tree frogs a female named Meechi and a female Green Tree Frog named "Chewie" but she died due to dye leaking from her terrarium wood when it got wet. (I took the wood back to the pet store and told them that it was unsafe for animals and i got a refund but they are still selling the wood.) I also had two African Dwarf Frogs named "GoRf" and "Zen" who also passed on for unknown reasons. If your stopping by for the first time feel free to sign my Guestbook or e-mail me because I always love to hear from people.. -Denise click on the cute little frog to see a picture of my new frog.

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