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Quiz: How much do you know about frogs?

Frogs are an important part of the Irish environment, so let’s test how well you know them.
9.01pm, 29 Apr 2023
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DEAD AND ROTTING frogspawn was spotted this week in the Wicklow Mountains, which a zoology researcher said is “not a good sign” for the state of Ireland’s environment.

Frogspawn has long been an indicator that spring has arrived, but extreme temperatures in the last few months may have interfered with frog reproduction.

Let’s focus on frogs for a bit longer, and test your knowledge of the species.

How many species of frog are there in Ireland?
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1
5

12
What is the species called?
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Usual frog
Common frog

Familiar frog
What do you call the children’s game where one person crouches down and the other hops over them?
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Leapfrog
Crickethop

Tadpole pounce
Why do some frogs have webbed feet?
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To help them dive deeper
To fight strong currents when swimming

To catch prey
In Shrek 2, which character turns into a frog?
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King Harold
Puss in Boots

Princess Fiona
What time of day are frogs usually most active?
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Sunrise
Afternoon

Nighttime
What is the smallest species of frog? Not pictured here, this one is just a (cute) baby frog.
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Goliath frog
Red-eyed tree frog

Paedophryne amauensis
In 2015, The Muppets Show star Miss Piggy announced that she had ended her relationship with which famous frog?
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Le Frog
Mr Toad

Kermit
Why do frogs have sticky tongues?
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To make them better kissers
To catch prey

To use as a defensive mechanism
Which animated television series does this meme come from?
The Simpsons
Futurama

Peppa Pig
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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You're a Frog Fiend
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You scored out of !
You're a Frog Follower
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You scored out of !
You're a Casual Croaker
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You scored out of !
You're a Pathetic Paddler
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You scored out of !
You're a Lazy Leaper
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