Many kinds of frogs puff themselves up enormously with air when they croak. This amplifies the sounds made by the frog's vocal chords, kind of like how the stretched membrane of a drum works. This is why a little critter like a frog can make such loud noises!
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By the way, frogs make many other noises besides the clicking, too. Noises like croaks, whistles and burps! They were also probably one of the first animals in the world to make any noises at all!
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Frogs can make their croaking noises because they have simple vocal cords consisting of two slits in the bottom of the mouth. These slits open into what is called a vocal pouch. When air passes from the lungs through the vocal cords, a sound is produced.
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1: Frogs are found only in North America. True or False? ... 2: Frogs can be helpful to humans. True or False? ... 3: All frogs make croaking noises that sound something like "ribbit." True or False?
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Perhaps these fellows weren't gay after all. Perhaps they're frogosexuals. After all, many frogs make croaking noises that sound a bit like zippers, don't they?
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Male frogs and toads make croaking noises. They both have simple vocal cords; two slits in the floor of the mouth which lead to a vocal pouch. Air from the lungs is forced through the vocal cords and into the vocal pouch.
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Though it does make you wonder just how traditionally Thai it is now, the fact that i'm guessing it was once all food, selling to Thai's, but now the majority of boats are loaded with tourist items, selling purely to tourists...it was good to see though anyway. Even if it was a bit wierd being dragged towards a boat...
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On the infamous, backpackers soiree 'Kao Sahn Road' you will find old ladys stroking wooden frogs that make calming, croaking noises for you to buy, kids will wager you a thumb war you to sell you roses and of course they make sure they win every time, no matter how big or skilled the opponent.
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