Reblogged from The Pond Guy's Blog:
Q: How does a bullfrog tadpole grow into a frog?
Dan - Clovis, CA
A: What would a pond or lake be without bullfrogs? These croaking amphibians – which can grow to 8 inches in length and weigh up to 1½ pounds – reside near water sources, like lakes, ponds, rivers and bogs. The brown-green frogs with the scientific name Lithobates catesbeianus prefer warm, still, shallow water.