Science Photo of the Day
I found this tiny (1 1/2 inch) skeleton in the garden this morning. What is it from?
Marvelous! This is the skeleton of a Cricket Frog. Cricket Frogs are small. This one was full grown. Still, for their size, they are incredibly loud, making a sound that reminds you of someone clicking two glass marbles together. When they are alive, they are easily identified by the dark triangle on the top of their head.
It was skeletonized by our garden ants. If you look closely at the photo, you can see some ants looking for the last few bites.
Question About Skull
I found a rabbit's skull in our yard one morning. I have No idea were the other parts are. There were No ants, and the skull looked fresh. Is theyre' any bird ( It had talon marks on skull) That carries bone other than the skull elswhere?
Many birds of prey (hawks and
Many birds of prey (hawks and owls) will tear their food apart, and drop pieces when they have finished with them. If the skull was under a tree, it is very likely a perching spot for a hawk or owl. Keep your eyes open, and you will probably see it.
Frog Skeleton
Hi Mr. Krampf,
As we start another fasinating year in Science my students have a question relating to this Photo of the Day. They want to know how long it took the ants to consume the frog's flesh?
Thanks.
Ms. Norton's 6th Grade Science Class
Southport Middle School
RE: Frog Skeleton
It took about 12 hours for the ants to reduce the frog to a skeleton.
cool you are so smart! how do
cool you are so smart! how do you know all that?
We think that this might be a
We think that this might be a frog. We noticed that it has very long legs compared to its body.
Mr. Miller's fifth grade class
skeleton
Maybe a small frog?
The legs may be a hint.
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Lily A.Davis age 10
Looks like a frog or toad of
Looks like a frog or toad of some sort?
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