Surinam Horned Frog

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The Surinam horned frog was named for its horn-like projections atop of both eyes. The frog has a large head and broad mouth. The body is in various colors of brown, tan or lime green. Male frogs have a mic of these colores while females are mostly tan. The mouth is white. The Surinam horned frog had warts on its body and the outer toes are webbed. The female frogs are larger than the male frogs, These frogs are carnivores and their diet includes ants and beetles as well as small animals like other frogs, small reptiles, and mammals. They tend to sit back and wait for their predators hiding among leves and waiting for their prey to get closer.