Soil & small creatures
Frog
A jumpy singer who drinks through its skin.
Frogs are animals with smooth, damp skin and long legs for jumping. They start life as tadpoles in water.
Interesting facts
- Frogs start life as tadpoles that swim and breathe underwater.
- Frogs can take in water and some air through their skin.
- Many frogs sing at night, especially after rain.
- Frogs catch insects with a quick, sticky tongue.
Where it lives
Ponds, wet gardens, rice fields and damp shady places.
It might be…
- Sitting very still by water
- Croaking after rain
- Jumping into a pond
Why it matters
Frogs eat lots of insects, and because their skin is so sensitive, healthy frogs are a sign of clean water.
Being a good friend
- Watch from far back from the water's edge, with a trusted adult.
- Listen for croaking, especially in the evening or after rain.
- Look for tadpoles from the bank.
Please don't
- Don't touch, hold or pick it up.
- Don't chase it or block its path.
- Don't take it home — its home is outside.
- Never touch a frog — their skin is delicate, and some frogs are poisonous.
- Never go near water without a trusted adult.
Mission
Evening Chorus
After rain or in the evening, go outside with a trusted adult.