Learn About - African Bullfrogs!

Here are some interesting facts about the African bullfrog:

1. Scientific Name: Pyxicephalus adspersus

2. Size: One of the largest frog species in the world. Males can grow up to 9 inches (23 cm) long and weigh over 2 pounds (1 kg). Females are much smaller.

3. Aggressive Defenders: Males are known for being aggressive, especially during breeding season. They will fight off rivals and defend their territory fiercely.

4. Voracious Appetite: They eat almost anything they can overpower—insects, small rodents, birds, reptiles, and even other frogs.

5. Cannibalistic Tendencies: Males have been known to eat their own offspring if food is scarce.

6. Parental Care: Despite their aggressive nature, males sometimes guard tadpoles and even dig channels to help them reach water.

7. Hibernation Experts: During dry seasons, they burrow underground and form a cocoon of shed skin to retain moisture—a state called aestivation.

8. Long Lifespan: In captivity, they can live up to 35 years!

9. Powerful Jaws: Their bite is strong and painful—some owners even need gloves to handle them.

10. Also Known As: Pixie frog (from Pyxicephalus, their genus name), despite being anything but tiny.