Life-cycle of Frog

Frogs lay their eggs in large clumps in water or on wet land. Frog eggs are highly sought after by ducks, fish, insects and other water dwellers, so only a few of thousands of eggs will eventually develop into adult frogs. After about 21 days, the embryo leaves its egg and attaches itself to a weed. It grows into a tadpole and, once it is big enough, detaches itself from the weed and sets out into open water. The tadpole has a small head and a long tail and feeds primarily on algae that grows on other plants. It is extremely vulnerable to predators, relying entirely on camouflage for protection.

After about five weeks, the tadpole begins to become a frog. It first grows hind legs, then forelegs and a bigger head and body. Its tail disappears and its lung develop, preparing it for life on land. These young frogs eat plants, decaying animal matter, and occasionally other tadpoles and frogs. As the frog grows, it will begin to catch prey on land, eating mostly insects and worms. This specimen is set in transparent lucite resin and shows the various stages of life of a frog, making it a great decorative piece or education display.