The eggs began to hatch ever so slowly into what we learned to be pollywogs.
One day in April or May the girls pulled out the old aquarium and set up a wonderful environment for them. They transfered a couple dozen tadpoles into the tank. This gave them a more natural environment.
Over the last couple weeks we've excitedly watched the tadpoles change shape and slowly grow their jumping legs. And Sunday afternoon we excitedly found our first full frog with no tail left. We now have 5 frogs and more to come. Here are several pictures that show the various stages of tadpoles and frogs we have in our tank.
Charissa is holding a tadpole with 3 legs forming.
Here you can see the stages beautifully. On the left is a tadpole that hasn't even started forming legs yet but has eyes and the oblong body. On the right are 2 beautiful little frogs with just stubs of tails left.
Here you can see the stages beautifully. On the left is a tadpole that hasn't even started forming legs yet but has eyes and the oblong body. On the right are 2 beautiful little frogs with just stubs of tails left.
5 comments:
So cool!
I had a "pet" tadpole once... I can't remember what happened to him. :S Obviously didn't make it to the frog stage... Gee... now I want to know what the heck happened to him...! :D
What a great project. I took a science class and they really made an emphasis between experiments and experiences. Looks like you're doing a great job making this THEIR project, so it's an experience they are involved in and really learning from...
Would you like to teach science to my four next year?! :) Great experiences and memories!
Way cool! The kids loved the photos.
Looks like a fun ferrenberg summer :)
That is so cool, my son would love to do that!
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