Amistad National Recreation Area - Amphibians

Amistad National Recreation Area by National Parks Service

Many frogs are only seen in the evening hours due to intense heat during the day. (Brian Poe, SCA Intern) There are many different species of amphibians within Amistad National Recreation Area. There are many diverse species which may not always been seen. Many animals are only visible during evening hours, or after a rain. Amphibians are cold blooded, but require water in order to reproduce. Frogs and toads lay eggs in water and the young are left to hatch after an incubation period.

The resulting tadpoles eat insects at the waters edge until they are ready to leave for a life on land. Amphibians are most commonly seen after a rain and can be quite colorful. During the heat of the day, amphibians tend to stay out of the sun by hiding in crevasses along rock faces or under plants in the cool earth. P