Katelynn Sobus
Author for A-Z Animals

Frogs are fascinating amphibians who go through a lot of evolution throughout their lives, from tadpoles who breathe through gills to full-grown frogs with developed lungs. Although land frogs have… Read More

By Katelynn Sobus 2 years ago

Frogs do hibernate, and the process looks different depending on the species. They may rest on the mud at the bottom of the water, burrow themselves deep into the ground,… Read More

By Katelynn Sobus 2 years ago

Frogs come in so many beautiful, vibrant colors! From bright blue poison dart frogs to the sheen of the Amazon Milk Frog, these creatures are fascinating and unique. Their vibrant… Read More

By Katelynn Sobus 2 years ago

Frogs are an incredibly diverse grouping of animals. While the largest frog in the world - the Goliath Frog -measures 12.5 inches, the tiniest frogs in the world measure less… Read More

By Katelynn Sobus 2 years ago

You’ve heard the saying “raining cats and dogs,” but what about “raining frogs?” What does this saying mean, and can it really rain animals from the sky? No animal can… Read More

By Katelynn Sobus 2 years ago

Amphibians and reptiles are commonly confused for one another. After all, they’re quite similar, especially if you don’t know much about these slimy, scaly creatures! Frogs are amphibians. Other amphibians… Read More

By Katelynn Sobus 2 years ago

Why do frogs croak or ribbit, and are they different things? Croaks and ribbits are the same vocalization. They’re simply two different words used to describe the same thing. Male… Read More

By Katelynn Sobus 2 years ago

Pufferfish are fish that puff up when they feel threatened. This unique feature fascinates so many of us. These fish are also pretty adorable with their large eyes and diverse… Read More

By Katelynn Sobus 2 years ago

Blue fish are unique and special-looking since blue is found in nature much more rarely than other colors. In fact, some cultures cannot even “see” blue—meaning that they cannot easily… Read More

By Katelynn Sobus 2 years ago

White fish are stunning, elegant, and neutral. They’re great additions to colorful or dark tanks, and make great companions for more vividly-colored tank mates. Some people find white fish boring,… Read More

By Katelynn Sobus 2 years ago

Key Points: Alligators can run up to 20 miles per hour sometimes reaching 30 miles per hour. The average speed of an alligator is somewhere between 9.5 and 11 miles… Read More

By Katelynn Sobus 2 years ago

Alligators typically live 30-50 years on average, but some have been known to live over 80 years. There are two species of alligator: the American alligator and the Chinese alligator.… Read More

By Katelynn Sobus 2 years ago

Quick Answers: No, alligators are not dinosaurs. Alligators evolved from reptiles that existed before dinosaurs. Dinosaurs, Pterosaurs, and crocodilians came from the Archosaur group. Dinosaurs and alligators lived at the… Read More

By Katelynn Sobus 2 years ago

Key Points: Alligator attacks on humans are relatively rare, with an average of only six fatal attacks per year in the United States.Most alligator attacks on humans are the result… Read More

By Katelynn Sobus 2 years ago