Why Frogs Croak

References:http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01006/poisonfrogs.htm http://www.frogsonice.com/froggy/sciam/faq.shtml
http://www.frogsaustralia.net.au/frogs/faq.cfm
http://edhelper.com/ReadingComprehension_54_2589.html
http://www.musicofnature.org/home/thousand_dollar_croaks/

Have you ever heard a frog croak, and wonder why they make these noises? Well, actually they

do it for a couple reasons. But first of all, not all frogs croak. Female frogs do not croak, only the

males. This is because they use their croaking to attract the female frogs. This is sometimes

referred to as “singing”. So basically, these male frogs are serenading the female frogs! :) They

also croak to warn other male frogs to stay away.
Some frogs blow themselves up when they croak, making them very loud and noisy. It works

almost like a drum, and projects their croak pretty far. Some frogs can be heard up to a mile

away!
Frogs croaks are all unique. Some frogs have very high pitched croaks, while others have very

low, bass-tone croaks. The times that frogs croak depend on the frog; while some may be heard

most of the year, frogs like the Crawfish Frog may only be heard once a year.
Scientists think that frogs do not only communicate through croaking. It is believed that they

also can communicate through touch. Frogs also use their colors to communicate. A poison dart

frog’s bright, bold colors warn predators to stay away. The bright colors are a signal that this

frog is poisonous and so they know to stay away from them.
Many frogs live in the rainforest because they need their skin to have moisture. They like living

next to ponds and small streams, too. Maybe we could put a frog in our terrarium! (well, as long

as it isn't a Poison Dart Frog)
So, next time you hear a frog croak, you'll remember this blog and know why! :)