be careless enough to move in front of it! Their jaws are lined with bony tooth-like structures which enable the frogs to grip even the most slippery of prey items. Both males and females are equipped with extensively webbed feet that enable quick getaways and dub bullfrogs as true kings of their watery realm.

Widespread across North America it can be found in suitable wetlands from the East Coast to West Texas north to the Great Lakes region. They are found naturally in at least thirty six states primarily to the east and have been introduced into all but a couple of the other states outside of its natural range. The American bullfrog is a true invasive species and it is illegal to own in some states outside ofits natural range.

American Bullfrog Defense

American bullfrogs rely heavily on their great sense of hearing, vision and strength to escape from would be predatory attacks. Their body is covered in a heavy slime or mucous covering which not only prevents desiccation, enabling them to stay out of the water for long periods of time but also acts as a barrier against unwanted micro-organisms and aids as an escape mechanism if the frog is grabbed. Although they rely strongly on other means of defense, the bullfrog is capable of packing a pretty powerful bite, however unlikely that may be. Powerful back legs propel the American bullfrog through the air, sometimes at great distances into the water or enables great leaps across the ground with remarkable speed to reach the water.

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