June+24,+2010

Yesterday, we had three tadpoles with front legs. Two of them were froglets.. A froglet has a tiny stump of a tail. Two other tadpoles had small back legs. Three more had leg bumps. Six of the tadpoles were still small, but growing.

//Sadly, we lost one of the froglets last night. Maybe it wasn't strong enough to make a frog. A froglet must breathe air. It may not have gotten out of the deep end of the tank soon enough. I was going to keep them a few more days. Now I think it is best I take all thirteen to a pond or creek this evening while the rest of them seem strong and healthy.

Look for the remaining froglet in the movie below. Watch it stretch to put it's nose out of the water to breathe. Look for its long toes. Isn't it amazing how its head, mouth and eyes have changed since last week!

We hope you have enjoyed our tadpole adventure..

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