Frogs
What is one species of frog you can find in Grand Cayman?
Cuban tree frog, greenhouse frog, eastern naurowmouth toad, cane toad
Is a frog an amphibian or a reptile?
Amphibian!
Did you see any animals other than frogs tonight?
So cool!!
What does it mean if you saw multiple kinds of amphibians and reptiles tonight?
Healthy ecosystem! Biodiversity is good!
What is a baby frog called?
Tadpole!
Name one reptile!
lizard, turtle, snake
What does nocturnal mean?
Animal that sleeps during the day, and is more active at night!
How do amphibians and reptiles get their energy?
Eating lots of healthy food, just like us!
What do frogs eat?
worms, flies, bugs, smaller amphibians, ants. Cane toads can even eat small rodents and birds
Where do amphibians lay their eggs?
Name another nocturnal creature
bat, owl, racoon, scorpion, fox, opossum
Why are nocturnal predators important?
Predators keep prey populations healthy. There is nocturnal prey, so there needs to be nocturnal predators!
What is metamorphosis?
Changing from a baby to an adult! Tadpole to adult frog!
What do reptiles have covering their entire body?
Scales!
What are some ways animals deal with the darkness, or find food in the dark?
night vision, big ears, big eyes, good sense of smell, echolocation
Name an animal that eats frogs
Lizards, snakes, birds, etc.