Frog Biology and Ecology

The video explores various aspects of frogs, including their characteristics, survival strategies, and environmental importance. It covers the differences between frogs and toads, their unique features like night vision, and their methods of surviving extreme temperatures through hibernation and activation. The video also highlights the fascinating traits of tree and dart frogs, their diet, and interesting facts. Finally, it emphasizes the crucial role frogs play in ecosystems as bioindicators and the challenges they face due to habitat loss and diseases.

How long have frogs been on Earth according to scientists?

• 50 million years

• 100 million years

• 200 million years

• 500 million years

What is a key difference between frogs and toads?

• Frogs are herbivores, toads are carnivores

• Frogs live on land, toads live in water

• Frogs have slimy skin, toads have dry skin

• Frogs have dry skin, toads have slimy skin

What unique feature helps frogs see in multiple directions?

• Their long legs

• Their bulging eyes

• Their smooth skin

• Their webbed feet

What is the process called when frogs slow down their metabolism in cold weather?

• Migration

• Adaptation

• Hibernation

• Activation

How do frogs protect themselves during extremely hot and dry weather?

• By staying in water

• By migrating to cooler areas

• By shedding skin layers

• By burrowing into mud

What adaptation helps tree frogs climb?

• Webbed feet

• Adhesive pads and claws

• Slimy skin

• Long legs

What do frogs primarily eat?

• Insects and small animals

• Plants

• Seeds

• Fruits

Why are frogs considered bioindicators?

• They are used in medical research

• They indicate the health of an ecosystem

• They help control mosquito populations

• They are a food source for many animals

What is the biggest threat to frog populations?

• Overpopulation

• Predators

• Loss of habitat

• Climate change

What is a group of frogs called?

• A flock

• A herd

• An army

• A school