Why do frogs croak so much after a rainy day?
While returning home in the rainy season, you may have observed a lot of frogs and toads crawling and jumping across the road while some are crossing. You have to move forward, paying utmost attention to every single step. But you will not see them in the summer. Due to heavy rains, rivers, streams, ponds, wells, fields, and gullies are all overflowing with water. Even the roadsides are water-locked. These happy buddies keep themselves busy by swimming and dipping in these bodies of water. You can hear the most familiar noise after cats and dogs. Yes, I’m talking about the croaking sounds of frogs and toads. But during the dry season, you can’t hear a single croak at all. Many of you are wondering “Why do frogs croak so much after a rainy day?”
There are various reasons behind these frogs and toads croaking, but they usually have a reason for mating. Indeed, those we hear croaking are actually male frogs that croak after rain. Male frogs do this in order to attract a female frog. There is no shortage of water after cats and dogs, and this is an optimum condition for female frogs to lay eggs in freshwater pools. Mating is not the only reason for crocking. Frogs and toads like moist and humid weather.
After rain, humidity rises higher and the atmosphere remains dark and cool due to clouds, which are very much liked by amphibians, and they enjoy it a lot. By the way, frogs and toads croak while it rains and even before it rains. Whether it is cold temperatures or a strong desire for mating, frogs certainly enjoy the rainy season to the fullest.
1. When Humidity is higher, Party is on fire
Because of the incessant rain, it remains cloudy, cool, and moist, which is the most preferred by frogs and toads, and they like to come out. Frogs and toads both need water to survive. They either dwell in water or places near water. Whether it is a river, a pond, or a lake, frogs always choose watery areas. It is a different matter that the toads can survive outside the water, even at a distance, but during this time they also need water. Rain causes small puddles, which increases the amount of moisture in the air. As a result, frogs and toads sing to attract their lovemates. Some species can survive in high moist environments, whereas poison dart frogs required 80 percent moisture.
2. Earlier in spring the love season
Early spring is a busy time in the ponds and puddles, as this is a favorable time for frogs and toads to find a mate. They crock to call their mates, and the one we hear crocking is actually a male. To attract females, they make louder and longer croaking calls. These calls of males spellbound females, and they come out to choose their Mr. Perfect. The primary choice of a female is the males with louder and longer crock because they are healthier. Once females are overcome by selecting healthy males, females lay eggs in freshwater bodies fertilized by males. During the rainy season, a lot of corks may hear at night. It simply means a lot of matting and a large number of eggs will be laid overnight. It might surprise you, but a male frog does not have a penis.
3. Rain brings a plentiful level of food
We have come to know the reason behind the croaking of frogs and toads. It is a pleasant moment to have a full stomach after the rain. Flying bugs may be easier prey, and other easy prey includes earthworms, which emerge from the ground after heavy rains. The increased amount of food acts as a trigger for matting. Apart from this, they may freely stroll without caring about keeping their skin wet.
4. Cooling off
After rainfall, frogs come out to enjoy the refreshing and cooling sensation of leaping in puddles. Not only frogs but also toads will enjoy the refreshing pleasure of these cool waters. Generally, toads don’t reside near water bodies. Instead of hiding in moist and dark areas, toads and frogs will come out and enjoy the rain.
5. Frog croaks before a Storm?
Have you ever heard that frogs can predict the coming storm or heavy rain? Still, it’s impossible to establish whether this is a myth or a myth created by humans. But some sources claim frogs can detect variations in barometric pressure. As a result, they are aware of impending storms and severe rainfall. However, other sources claim frogs can perceive variations in humidity. Perhaps this is why people say there is a possibility of rain within 24 hours owing to frogs or toads croaking before rain or storm.
My grandma always used to say frogs are actually soothsayers who can predict the coming rains, and several times this has proved to be true. Are frogs really soothsayers? Could they really predict the impending storm and rain? What is your thought? Tell us in the comments section.
