FrogWorld

Behavior: Breeding When frogs breed, it is usually done near a large body of water. All the frogs in the area of the same species will gather together in one place. Often times, it is the exact same place where they were born. Breeding season takes place when environmental factors are optimal for the gestating eggs to help ensure that as many eggs will survival as possible. During breeding season, the air is filled with the songs of the male frogs trying to find a mate. The females use this call to locate the male, since it can be very difficult to find one in a pond full of frogs of all varieties. Each species has its own distinct call by which it can be identified. When the female finds the male, the male will climb up on top of the female's back. In some cases, there will be multiple males trying to mate with the female and may fight with for right to breed with her. As the female lays her eggs, most of the time near or in water, the male will release sperm onto the eggs, fertilizing them. A female will lay eggs from one to the thousands at a time. Previous Next