Life as a tadpole only lasts one to three months, but the metamorphosis into a frog is massive. | National Geographic Animals

22K views · 193 reactions | The life cycle Tadpole development This process varies according to the species and even the environment in which the animal is found, and can last between two and four years. And once the tadpole matures, the thyroid gland goes into action by producing a hormone that activates growth. #cycle #ciclos #estagio #stages #week #desenvolvimento #frog #sapos #aquarist #cachoeira #natureza #nature #cachoeirinha | Natural Fish Aquarium | Facebook

Yeehaw -- it’s tadpole season in the Pacific Northwest! Oregon spotted frogs are communal breeders and some egg clusters can produce tens of thousands of tadpoles in one small area! The Oregon spotted frog is the most aquatic native frog in the Pacific Northwest and these tadpoles were spotted in western Washington. USFWS video: L. Gullikson Music: J.F. Jorgensen, Pond5 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service