Life Cycle of a Frog


In this lesson we are going to talk about the life cycle of a frog. It simply covers all the stages in a frog’s life cycle.

We can divide the frog’s life cycle into two main stages.

life cycle of a frog diagram

First stage of Life Cycle of a Frog

1) A tadpole hatches from an egg.

2) The tadpole breathes underwater through gills and swims like a fish.

life cycle of a frog stage eggs
Frog Eggs

life cycle of a frog stage tadpole
A Tadpole

Second Stage of Life Cycle of a Frog

1) Firstly, the tadpole’s body changes shape.

2) Secondly, Back legs and jaws are formed.

life cycle of a frog stage tadpole with back legs
A tadpole with developed back legs

3) Next front legs and lungs come out for jumping on land and for breathing.

life cycle of a frog stage tadpole with back and front legs
A tadpole with developed back and front legs

4) Then the tadpole comes to an appearance, very similar to a frog. This stage is called Froglet.

life cycle of a frog stage froglet
A Froglet

5) Finally, the froglet becomes an adult frog.

life cycle of a frog stage adult frog
An Adult Frog