bullfrog

Everyday

A very large frog, especially the North American bullfrog, with a deep, loud call that sounds like a bull or a cow mooing. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons on life cycles and habitats, bullfrogs grow from big tadpoles and eat insects, fish and even small birds. In some countries they are an invasive species that harms local frogs.

Examples

• The bullfrog croaked loudly from the pond. tree →
• A bullfrog can eat a small bird. tree →
• Bullfrog tadpoles can take two years to grow up. tree →
• We heard bullfrogs calling at night by the lake. tree →
• The bullfrog jumped into the water with a splash. tree →

Note

One word. Plural bullfrogs. Only males make the loud call.