❓ why
Why do frogs croak?
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Quick Answer
Male frogs croak mainly to attract females and warn rival males; each species has its own distinctive call.
The Full Story
Frog calls are mating signals. Males push air from their lungs over their vocal cords and into inflatable vocal sacs, which act like resonators and amplify the sound. Each species has a unique call, so females can find the right mate even in a crowded pond where several species call at once. Males also use calls to defend territory from rivals. Frogs croak most in the breeding season, often at night and after rain, when conditions are best for laying eggs.
Key Facts
1.Vocal sacs amplify frog calls and can make them audible from far away.
2.Each frog species has a unique call.
3.Most calling is done by males during the breeding season.
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