Bullfrog Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Amphibia
2
Q
Name
A
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3
Q
Birthday
A
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4
Q
History
A
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5
Q
Range
A
From Nova Scotia to central Florida, from the east coast to Wisconsin, and across the Great Plains to the Rockies.
6
Q
Habitat
A
Permanent bodies of water
7
Q
Diet
A
Small snakes, other bullfrogs, and eggs of other aquatic species.
8
Q
Predators
A
Humans, herons, egrets, turtles, water snakes, raccoons, and belted kingfishers.
9
Q
Family
A
Ranidae
10
Q
Gender
A
?
11
Q
True or false
They are the largest true frogs found in North America.
A
True
12
Q
Where do they spend the winter?
A
Buried in mud to hibernate
13
Q
How long can they live?
A
Around 7-9 years in the wild 16 in captivity
14
Q
Why are they called bullfrogs?
A
Because the male mating call sounds like a moo.
15
Q
Why are they not often preyed upon?
A
Their skin produces toxins with an unpleasant taste.
