Why do frogs croak?
Frogs croak to call to other frogs, like singing hello across the pond!
Pip’s answer
- Frogs croak to call to other frogs, like singing hello across the pond!
- Many frogs puff up a stretchy throat bag, like a little balloon.
- The bag helps the croak bounce out loud and far through the night.
- Wow-ee, buddy, every kind of frog has its very own special song!
Try it together
Can you puff your cheeks and say ribbit?
For grown-ups
Male frogs croak to attract females and to mark their territory. Many species have a stretchy vocal sac that inflates like a balloon and makes the call louder. Each frog species has its own call, so females can find the right partner.
Ask your child: Can you do three different frog calls?
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