AMERICAN BULLFROG

Did you know

• American bullfrogs can catch and eat bats.One African bullfrog found in a snake cage in the Pretoria Zoo ate 16 young cobras.
• Most frogs leave hatching eggs and tadpoles to fend for themselves,but the male bullfrog defends its tadpoles from predators.
• Each frog species has a distinct call that only the female of the same species responds to.If to species live in the same area,the calls become even more distinct so that the frogs do not become confused.

Habitat

The bullfrog gets its name from its powerful call,which sounds more like the bellow of a bull than a croak of a frog.The bullfrog's strong hind legs enable it to jump long distances.The bullfrog often stays submerged with just its nostrils and bulging eyes showing.This position allows the frog to spot danger easily.Moveable lids protect their eyes from dust and grit,and a special gland keeps them moist.The bullfrog has a strong sense of hearing.Its ears are located under the skin,but the eardrums can be seen as rings behind the eyes.A male's rings are twice the size of the females.

The bullfrog gets really big when predators come around.

The bullfrog is found east of the Rocky Mountains.

The bullfrog can jump very high when it comes to food.