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Mr. Froggy and Jumper Jr.
African Dwarf Frogs
The African dwarf frog is an aquatic animal living nearly all its life entirely underwater, but needs to rise to the surface to breathe air because they have lungs and not gills. They vary slightly in color but for the most part they are earth toned. They can live anywhere from 5 to 18 years.
Behavior
African dwarf frogs are very active and very rarely will they sit still for any period of time, except when they are lazy and want to not move as much to get air. Sometimes they will just float with arms and legs spread out. They prefer to spend time in the shallow rivers, creeks, and ponds in the African forest. African dwarf frogs spend most of their time eating or playing near the bottom, where they feel safe from predators and to keep cool in the African heat. These frogs find a safe hiding place near the bottom to sleep. Most frogs will sleep up to twelve hours a day.
Size
The African dwarf frog can range in size but most commonly are found to be 1 inch to 2 inches long.
Food
African dwarf frogs do not have teeth because they do not chew their food, they swallow it whole. Favorite foods include blood worms, water fleas, store bought food specified for them, and shrimp. African dwarf frogs are bottom-feeders and one will rarely see them eat anything from the surface of the water.
Source: Wikipedia
Behavior
African dwarf frogs are very active and very rarely will they sit still for any period of time, except when they are lazy and want to not move as much to get air. Sometimes they will just float with arms and legs spread out. They prefer to spend time in the shallow rivers, creeks, and ponds in the African forest. African dwarf frogs spend most of their time eating or playing near the bottom, where they feel safe from predators and to keep cool in the African heat. These frogs find a safe hiding place near the bottom to sleep. Most frogs will sleep up to twelve hours a day.
Size
The African dwarf frog can range in size but most commonly are found to be 1 inch to 2 inches long.
Food
African dwarf frogs do not have teeth because they do not chew their food, they swallow it whole. Favorite foods include blood worms, water fleas, store bought food specified for them, and shrimp. African dwarf frogs are bottom-feeders and one will rarely see them eat anything from the surface of the water.
Source: Wikipedia