A frog is any member of a diverse and largely carnivorous group of short-bodied, tailless amphibians composing the order Anura (coming from the Ancient Greek ἀνούρα, literally 'without tail'). The oldest fossil "proto-frog" See more

Frogs have no tail, except as larvae, and most have long hind legs, elongated ankle bones, webbed toes, no claws, large eyes, and a smooth or … See more

Reproduction
Two main types of reproduction occur in frogs, prolonged breeding and explosive breeding. In the … See more

At first sight, frogs seem rather defenceless because of their small size, slow movement, thin skin, and lack of defensive structures, … See more

The origins and evolutionary relationships between the three main groups of amphibians are hotly debated. A molecular phylogeny based … See more

Different species of frog use a number of methods of moving around including jumping, running, walking, swimming, burrowing, climbing and gliding.
Jumping
Frogs are generally recognized as exceptional … See more

Frogs live on every continent except Antarctica, but they are not present on certain islands, especially those far away from continental land masses. Many species are … See more