Frogs lay their eggs in water or damp places. A clump of frog eggs is called a frog spawn. The large and slippery mass of eggs are too big to be eaten. This is nature's way of protecting them. But, the smaller clumps of eggs will be eaten by the creatures living near or around them.
The egg begins as a single cell. Thousands are sometimes laid at once. It becomes surrounded by a jelly-like covering, which protects the egg. The female may or may not stay with the eggs to take care of the young after she has laid them. The egg slowly develops. But, only a few develop into adults. They will probably be eaten by creatures around the eggs.
Eleven weeks after the egg was laid a completely developed frog with lungs, legs, and no tail emerges from the water. This frog will live most of its life on land and goes to water occasionally. The tiny frogs begin to eat insects and worms.
Eventually, it will find a mate. The way this is done varies depending on the species. The female lays the eggs, the male fertilizes them, and the whole process begins again. So it may be easy being green!

Very good work W.S.
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