{"id":3407,"date":"2022-01-15T15:26:26","date_gmt":"2022-01-15T15:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frogpets.com\/?p=3407"},"modified":"2022-02-12T18:46:48","modified_gmt":"2022-02-12T18:46:48","slug":"what-eats-frogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frogpets.com\/what-eats-frogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Frog Predators: What Eats Frogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Due to frogs’ natural abundance, it is not news that these amphibians are a common food source for a wide variety of animals. <\/strong>Though they are mostly being hunted for food, they actually play an important role in the ecosystem since they both act as hunters and preys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But of course, frogs just don\u2019t easily allow themselves to be another predator\u2019s dinner. They have smart ways of protecting themselves in the wild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is a list of the interesting defense mechanisms of frogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n With different frogs come unique techniques of defense. With that being said, it may vary from one frog to another. Even though they are of small size, they are indeed terrible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most common predators of frogs is birds. Depending on their species, birds of some kind treat frogs as the main part of their diet while others do not. Depending on the habitat where birds live, we can tell how frequently these birds consider frogs as their diet. However, frogs that share the same habitat with birds will most likely end up as their food.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Birds have different ways how approaching frogs. It could be through\u00a0hunting from the ground, catching them from the sky, or diving under the water.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Herons, for example, practice the first one. This bird waits for its turn patiently. It stays motionless and unnoticed, waiting for frogs to appear. As soon as it captures the perfect timing, it moves in a strike of lightning then pierced its beak onto the frog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many animals like raccoons, coyotes, and foxes regularly eat frogs and toads. <\/strong>Since frogs are generally everywhere, they became an easy target for predators. Animals like raccoons are omnivores, hence frogs being part of their diet is not frequent as it is with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, frogs being taken by small animals such as cats and dogs could be fatal. As we all know, there are frog species that are poisonous and are not ideal for food. Cats and dogs may display symptoms of discomfort from eating it by vomiting or getting sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because frogs spend a great deal of their time in the water, they often fall victim to hungry fish. Catfish, for example, has a predatory behavior \u2013 making frogs their favorite prey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a matter of fact, that does not only benefit fish but also the fishermen. Having frogs as bait has been in practice many years ago. But due to emerging changes that the planet is facing, frog populations have been decreasing, and using them as bait is slowly being restricted.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Countries such as Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota still allow fishing with live bait, but several permits and licenses should apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So as to address this issue, many manufacturers produce lures that look and smell like live frog baits. <\/strong>To make it even more realistic to fish, some even have movements and flashes to trick fish into thinking that these baits are alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBirds Eat Frogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Small Animals Eat Frogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fish Eat Frogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Reptiles Eat Frogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n