Why do frogs change Their Skin Colour?
Have you ever seen a frog change the colour of its skin? Frogs have the amazing ability to change the colour of their skin. But… why do they do it?
Firstly, frogs do it for camouflage purposes. Frogs change the colour of their skin to blend in with the environment around them. They do this to hide from predators. The colours of their skin can include greens, browns and grass. This is so that they can blend into things such as leaves, mud and bark. Also, frogs may do this to signal to other animals that they are deadly or poisonous.
Secondly, frogs may change the colour of their skin according to their mood or health condition. Research shows that normally when a frog's skin turns dark, it indicates that they are sick. Male frogs may also choose to change the colour of their skin to attract female frogs.
Thirdly, frogs may change the colour of their skin to suit the temperature. On cold days, the skin colour of frogs changes to a darker colour such as black as these colours absorb heat which makes frogs feel warmer. As you probably may guess, on cold days, their skin colour will change to lighter so that they will be able to feel colder.
Fourthly, frogs change the colour of their skin for communication purposes. Frogs sometimes change the colour of their skin to warn other frogs to stay away.
Lastly, frogs change the colour of their skin to be camouflaged at night. Frogs still need to be camouflaged at night as predators such as snakes are still active at this time of day. Reflective cells in their skin allow the skin to mimic the colour of moonlight.
Frogs have the amazing ability to change the colour of their skin. This ability is used for many purposes such as for survival. Their ability to do this allows them to thrive in diverse ecosystems.
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