1. There are over 7,500 species of frogs on (almost) every continent on Earth<\/h3>\n
They may be small, but frogs sure know how to travel. Millions of years of evolution have led to the creation of over 7,500 distinct frog species, spanning every continent on the planet with the exception of Antarctica. And the extraordinary thing is, scientists continue to discover more.<\/p>\n Did you know, also, that frogs account for around 86% of all of the world\u2019s amphibians? That\u2019s mightily impressive, particularly when you consider that toads, axolotls<\/a>, salamanders, newts, and caecilians all fall into the same category.<\/p>\n Frogs don\u2019t guzzle down water like we do but, of course, being amphibians, they do rely on good old H2O to survive. So, how exactly do frogs get the water they need?<\/p>\n It\u2019s easy \u2013 they absorb it! Frogs have unique permeable skin that water can simply travel through, giving them all the nutrients and minerals they need while helping them to stay nice and damp, just how they like it. That\u2019s why you\u2019ll almost always find frogs near water bodies like ponds and lakes, except in tropical rainforests, where the humidity alone is enough to keep frogs perfectly quenched.<\/p>\n With their slimy bodies, bulging eyes and distinctive colouring, frogs appear about as different from people as it\u2019s possible to be. But despite these dissimilarities, it\u2019s important to remember that they are sentient beings, capable of a complex range of emotions including happiness, anxiety, excitement, and stress.<\/p>\n We told you there was more to these hopping amphibians than meets the eye! And it gets more fascinating when you consider that frogs have been known to display altruistic behaviour \u2013 that\u2019s when a creature puts the needs of another over their own. Adult frogs may, for instance, sacrifice themselves to protect their tadpole offspring.<\/p>\n That makes for quite the mating season! Yes, these beautiful golden frogs live in strangely<\/p>\n lop-sided colonies, with males outnumbering females 2:1. They\u2019re native to a very small tropical region on the African island of Madagascar, and are very similar in appearance to the poison dart frogs of South America \u2013 and no less toxic!<\/p>\n Sadly, golden mantella frogs are now considered critically endangered due to endemic habitat loss \u2013 that\u2019s the final rung on the conservation ladder before an animal is considered extinct in the wild. Of course, in captivity, the fortunes of these rare amphibians are a little sunnier, and you can see the golden mantella for yourself at Deep Sea World<\/a>.<\/p>\n One of the most distinctive members of the Temple of Frogs has to be the Borneo eared frog<\/a>. These medium to large frogs can grow up to 10 cm in length and are named for the unique bony ridges that protrude out from their heads, giving them the appearance of having pointy, elf-like ears.<\/p>\n Like many frog species, the size and appearance of Borneo eared frogs differ by sex. Females, for instance, are significantly larger and bulkier with an average size of 6-8 centimetres, while the males are much slighter and only grow up to 6-8 centimetres on average.<\/p>\n With their eccentric colouring and contrasting patterns, there\u2019s no denying that poison dart frogs are devilishly cute. But extreme caution is required where these teeny amphibians are concerned, with the poison dart frogs of South America being one of the most poisonous animals in the world.<\/p>\n Here at Deep Sea World, we host green and black poison dart frogs<\/a> within our Temple of Frogs exhibit and have maximum respect for these beautiful, highly toxic creatures. These frogs have poisonous glands on the surface of their skin which, along with their markings, are used to deter would-be predators. Never has the term \u201clook but don\u2019t touch\u201d been truer.<\/p>\n White\u2019s tree frogs buck the trend for amphibians needing to live near water. Spending much of their lives up trees in dry areas like those found in their native Australia, this unique species is able to survive in a seemingly inhospitable habitat thanks to a milky white coating found on its skin called \u201ccaerviein\u201d, which essentially helps their skin to lock in moisture for longer.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7449-1-1024x683-1.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n2. Do frogs need to drink water? Not quite!<\/h3>\n
3. Frogs demonstrate a range of emotions \u2013 just like humans!<\/h3>\n
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<\/figure>\n4. Golden mantella frogs live in large groups with twice as many males as females<\/h3>\n
5. The Borneo eared frog takes its name from its unusual appearance<\/h3>\n
6. Poison dart frogs are among the most poisonous amphibians in the world<\/h3>\n
7. White\u2019s tree frogs don\u2019t need to live near water<\/h3>\n