Category: Amphibians
Also known as South American Horned Frogs, these frogs grow to a massive size and have insatiable appetites. Pacman frogs can live for around 6-10 years, are easy to care for, and captive-bred specimens are widely available. Their large mouths and comical appearance makes them one of the most adored frogs.
Make sure you retract your eyes 30 times before swallowing!
It has long been known that Frogs retract their eyes and close them while eating, leading scientists to suspect that frogs use their eyes to help them swallow. This suspicion was finally confirmed in 2004, when the northern leopard frog was observed by scientists retracting its eyes while swallowing crickets, actually using them to help push the food toward its esophagus!
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