Frogs and Toads

Explore anuran amphibians, including frogs and toads. Larval and adult appearance, reproduction and dependence on water differ by species. Examine relationships between skin and habitat without generalizing every species as the earliest indicator of pollution.

Published animal profiles

Japanese Tree Frog
Rounded toe tips and breeding calls: the tree frog encountered in Korea. The tree frog on this page means the East Asian Dryophytes japonicus, without grouping all animals called tree frogs in different countries into one species. Older material uses the scientific name Hyla japonica.
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Poison Dart Frog
Distinguish poison dart frogs generally from the dyeing poison frog's colors and life cycle. Poison dart frog is a common name for several species in the poison frog family. Here the dyeing poison frog Dendrobates tinctorius is the representative.
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