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Here's my list of the 10 smallest frogs and toads in the world. I determined the order by the frog's max size. This is what my research found but if you find a smaller one, don't hesitate to holla at me. Image By Fred Kraus - Kraus F (2010) New genus of diminutive microhylid frogs… Continue reading 10 Smallest Frogs and Toads in the World

Chicago Bullfrogs Philadelphia Spring Peepers San Antonio Spadefoots Cleveland Cane Toads Miami Reed (frogs) Boston Coastal Tailed Frog Atlanta Hairy Frogs Golden State Glass Frogs Los Angeles Squeckers   Houston Rocket Frogs Toronto Rain Frogs Los Angeles Cricket (frogs) Minnesota Mossy Frogs Brooklyn Natterjack Toads New Orleans Purple Frogs Phoenix Suriname Toads Detroit Parsley Frogs Portland… Continue reading NBA Teams but Frogs

Nothing quite get's me into the holiday spirits like some amphibians Sandhill Frog by B.Maryan This one reminds me of some peppermint bark Vietnamese mossy frog You could make a wreath out of these frogs Red Salamander by Leif Van Laar He has his santa suit on Horned Frog Red + Green = Christmas Marbled Salamander by… Continue reading Ten Amphibians to get you into the Holiday Spirit

Are you looking for a Christmas gift for you friend, wive, husband, side chick? Well don't get them a frog. Frog ownership is a serious commitment, not something to give to someone. Frogs take a lot of preparation, read this article I wrote on preparing for a pet frog. You can see that you can't… Continue reading Christmas Present Idea? Not a Frog

Last week on twitter, Cryptobranchid week was held. It was a week to honor the family Cryptobranchidae, a family of salamanders. Here are some of the highlights. https://twitter.com/HellbenderHecht/status/932380648567988225 https://twitter.com/BioMechanista/status/932729117165973505 https://twitter.com/KelseyM8327/status/933123196215324672 https://twitter.com/TetZoo/status/932940199319035905 https://twitter.com/AnnaDeyle/status/933152095452192768 https://twitter.com/ecostrider/status/933726563945865216

Winter can be harsh on animals. Extreme cold temperature and snow covering everything. Life just sucks. Different animals adapt differently to the season. Birds fly south for winter, bears hibernate for winter, deer grow thicker fur, and old people go down to Florida, but what do frogs and toads do? They hibernate but not all… Continue reading How Do Frogs Survive Winter Weather?

The Jackson's Climbing Salamander (Bolitoglossa jacksoni) was rediscovered recently after being missing for 42 years. The Search for Lost Species project listed it as one of the top 25 most wanted species.  It was found in the Finca San Isidro Amphibian Reserve in Guatemala. The reserve is home to other recently re-discovered species such as the Cuchumatan golden… Continue reading Jackson’s Climbing Salamander found after 42 Years

It's a big, tough world out there and frogs can't carry guns so they need other ways to protect themselves. Size Frogs can use their size to their advantage in the fight against predators. The smaller the frog, the harder it is to find. Sometimes, you just need to avoid the fight. Other times, you… Continue reading Defense Mechanisms of Frogs and Toads