Amphibians have a long and fascinating history in the natural world. They are an important part of the global ecosystem, playing vital roles as both predators and prey. This article will discuss what amphibians are, their characteristics and habitats, and how they interact with other organisms in their environment. Amphibians belong to the class Amphibia …
Amphibians are an overlooked part of many ecosystems in America. They play an essential role in managing insect populations and water sources’ health while acting as food for other animals. Frogs and toads are the most common amphibians found in swamps, but the US is also home to various newts and salamanders. Many invasive species, …
Frogs can be found throughout the United States and Canada. They live in many habitats, although their usual habitat is near water among damp vegetation and can often be found in gardens. Frogs start mating with the male calling for the female by croaking. The male will attach himself to the back of the female …
After writing the article on toads in summer recently, I thought I had better find out what happens to them in the other seasons. I did some research to find out what they do in spring and was quite surprised by how busy they are. Toads become active in spring as they awake from their …
Once spawning is completed in the spring months, toads spend the next few months on land, leaving their aquatic habitat behind. Some toads finish breeding in May, but some do not finish until early June. However, from the end of the breeding season, toads leave the safety of the water. Toads are terrestrial in summer …