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Wood frog

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood frog (Lithobates sylvaticus)Common

Photo: The Cosmonaut · CC BY-SA 2.5

Amphibiancarnivore

The wood frog is a small amphibian found across North America, from chilly Arctic forests to the Appalachian Mountains. It’s known for its incredible ability to survive freezing temperatures by essentially turning into a frog-shaped ice cube and thawing out unharmed.

  • It can freeze solid in winter and still survive.
  • It’s the only frog species living north of the Arctic Circle.
  • Wood frogs travel long distances compared to other frogs.
ForestWetlandTundraNorth AmericaArctic
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At a glance

Classification
Amphibian
Scientific name
Lithobates sylvaticus
Habitat
Forest, Wetland, Tundra
Regions in this directory
North America, Arctic
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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