Bullfrog Diet and Behavior Assessment

Bullfrogs are not picky eaters; they consume a wide range of prey including spiders, rodents, snakes, and even other bullfrogs. Despite lacking claws or fangs, they are effective hunters, overcoming various defenses of their prey. Bullfrogs are known for their cannibalistic tendencies, where larger bullfrogs may eat smaller ones. Young bullfrogs must learn to eat whatever they can while avoiding becoming prey themselves.

What is a common misconception about frogs' eating habits?

• They are herbivores.

• They only eat during the day.

• They are picky eaters.

• They only eat flies.

Which of the following is NOT part of a bullfrog's diet?

• Fish

• Rodents

• Spiders

• Leaves

How do bullfrogs manage to eat prey without claws or fangs?

• They can overcome prey defenses like poisons.

• They have a powerful bite.

• They use their strong legs to crush prey.

• They use their long tongues to catch prey.

What unique ability do bullfrogs have when hunting?

• They can change color to camouflage.

• They can dig underground to ambush prey.

• They can swim long distances to catch prey.

• They can fly short distances.

What behavior do bullfrogs exhibit that is similar to lions?

• They hunt in packs.

• They stalk their prey.

• They mark their territory.

• They roar to scare prey.

What lesson must young bullfrogs learn to survive?

• To avoid eating poisonous insects.

• To stay close to water at all times.

• To eat only during the night.

• To eat whatever they can but avoid becoming prey themselves.