Over 150 species of frog are known to exist in Australia, and new species are found and described almost every year. However, they are sensitive to change in the environment they have become accustomed to.
Most common frogs live in or around fresh water.
Many need water to breed, although a small puddle can be enough. Their thin, permeable skin is not waterproof, which means they can lose a lot of body moisture on warm days. For this reason, frogs are most active at night, when they will hop about in search of food or a mate. During the day, they find a hiding spot and wait until the heat and light of the sun has passed. The thin, porous skin of frogs and tadpoles makes them sensitive creatures.