A tiny tour of amphibian ingenuity

A wonderful world of frogs

Six species. Six remarkable ways to climb, hide, hunt, warn, defend, and burrow.

Meet the lineup

Different frogs solve different problems

Scroll through the field guide to discover each frog’s home and signature survival skill.

Rainforest acrobat

Home Central American rainforests

Sticky toe pads make leaves and branches a natural climbing gym. Its bright colors can startle predators.

Tiny but boldly colored

Home Tropical forests of Suriname

Vivid blue skin sends a warning. In the wild, its diet helps create defensive skin toxins.

The pond heavyweight

Home Lakes, ponds, and marshes

One of North America’s largest frogs, with a deep call that sounds a little like “jug-o-rum.”

The see-through sleeper

Home Central and South American cloud forests

Translucent skin softens its outline on leaves. Some organs can be seen through its belly.

A bright red defender

Home Madagascar’s rainforests and wetlands

When threatened, it puffs up and releases a sticky substance that discourages predators.

Built for sandy nights

Home Coastal dunes of Namibia and South Africa

It burrows into moist sand and emerges at night. Short legs make it a walker rather than a champion jumper.

The big idea

Color, size, skin, and habitat each solve a different survival problem.

Climber Warning color Large hunter Camouflage Sticky defense Burrower