Frog Biology and Conservation Concepts

What are the main physical features that help identify a frog?

• Long tails and sharp claws

• Short, smooth bodies and webbed feet

• Feathers and beaks

• Scales and fins

How do frogs primarily catch their prey?

• By using their sharp teeth

• By trapping them in webs

• By flicking out their long, sticky tongue

• By chasing them down

What unique ability do frogs have that allows them to breathe underwater?

• They have special underwater lungs

• They can breathe through their skin

• They can hold their breath for long periods

• They have gills like fish

Why do frogs need to stay near water?

• To avoid predators

• To find food easily

• To lay eggs

• To keep their skin moist for breathing

On which continent are frogs not found?

• Asia

• Europe

• Antarctica

• Africa

What is a unique feature of poison dart frogs?

• They live in deserts

• They secrete toxins through their skin

• They are the largest frogs

• They can fly

What is the term for the transformation process from tadpole to adult frog?

• Evolution

• Transmutation

• Metamorphosis

• Regeneration

What do tadpoles resemble before they become frogs?

• Insects

• Reptiles

• Fish

• Birds

What is a major threat to frog populations?

• Excessive rainfall

• Predation by birds

• Pollution and habitat loss

• Overpopulation

How can people help protect frog populations?

• By using more pesticides

• By keeping frogs as pets

• By removing all plants from their yard

• By adding native plants and avoiding chemicals