Frogs are fascinating creatures, and it turns out that a lot of people are surprisingly uninformed about them. For example, can you tell the difference between a frog and a toad? Did you know that frogs are carnivores? Or that some frogs carry their eggs in nests on their backs? Or that it really CAN rain fogs? The links that I've reseached and listed below will most likely answer these questions for you. Before you start looking for specifics, I'll fill you in on the basic information about this type of creature. Firstly, frogs are amphibians. They are also cold-blooded, unlike humans. Frogs breathe and drink through their skin, making it semi-permeable. While it is this amazing feature that keeps them alive, it also makes them succeptible to the pollution in our world. This delicacy is one of the leading causes of frog death and deformity. Many of the links below go more in-depth with this problem, and how to solve it. I hope you find the below sites helpful in your search!
The Internet Resources
Two Stars
Frog Nirvana
- While this site won't help you much on information on frogs, it would be most handy if you were interested in frog merchandise. You can purchase things ranging from jewlery to gifts. However, if you were to visit this site, you could read a range of frog articles on topics like protecting frog's habitats or how to build a frog pond.
Green Tree Frogs
- Not much useful information on the actual green tree frogs. However, it includes their scientific name and the place that they are most commenly found. This site is alo useful because of the abundance of links to other related subjects. Good for all ages, but I would suggest another site if one were doing thorough research on this topic.
Three Stars
Exploratorium Frogs
- I would recommend this site for all ages, but due to the extensive games and activities, it may be more appropriate for children. At this site, you can read an article about a frog's ability to freeze itself, and survive in below zero temperatures. This site doesn't contain a huge ammount of general information, but if you're looking for interesting facts, this i a great place to start.
African Frogs
- Learn about over twenty of the frog species in Africa found in one forest alone! There is also an adjoined link with information on a new Serengheti treefrog. This is a good site, but contains only a sparse selection of information pertaining only to the title.
Four Stars
Frogs for Kids
- This is a site best suited for kids, probably in elementary school. Learn fun facts, like why frogs don't need to drink or how many eggs they can lay at one time! There is also a good gallery of photos of deformed frogs. If this site turns out not to be what you were looking for, it has several attatched links that may aid you in your search.
Welcome to Frogland
- I found this site very easy to navigate, so it's great for people not familiar with the internet. However, a lot of the site is for fun, with games, quizzes, etc. There is a link to the 'Information Desk', which includes frog facts, and information on saving our frogs.
The Extinct Frog Page
- Contains a list of frogs that have become extinct either to certain regions or the entire world. Gives detailed information on habitat and dates of when they were last found. Also includes clear pictures of each extinct or endangered frog.
Poison Dart Frog Pictures of Frogs from Costa Rica
- Very well organized, with a long list of categories, and a good selection of photographs. This site also includes a brief description of the poisonous frogs in Costa Rica, with information on regional locations, favoured habitats, and the threats to their survival. I definatly reccomend this site, for pictures as well as useful information.
Five Stars
The Froggy Page
- The information on this site is very plentiful, both silly and scientific. Learn about anatomy, dissection, deformities, and much more. I found this site very useful, and highly reccommend it.
The Complete Tree Frog Homepage
- This is a great place to learn how to look after your pet frog. It includes information on food, cages, and general upkeep. Very useful for those who have not owned this type of pet before. The photos on this site are also very good. They include a wide variety of colorful frogs, and a full range of their development from eggs to adulthood.
Poison Frogs
- Learn about differnt species of poison frogs. Gather useful information, like how they get their poison, and how to recognize potentially dangerous frogs. Also learn about the varied uses of frog poison!
What Can We do to Save Frogs?
- This page is very useful, although it is short. It basically contains a list of what we can do, and what you can do personally to save the frogs. While this site doesn't hold a lot of information, its content is strong.
Content by Olivia P
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Last revised Thu Mar 11 11:52:52 US/Pacific 2004