What is the lifespan of a frog?

Frogs live most of their lives unnoticed by most humans, coming to mind only when they emerge from hibernation to sing their mating calls. But whether we notice or not, the cycle of mating and hibernation encompasses the frog's life for years -- and sometimes decades -- at a time. read more

There are more than 4,700 species of frog around the world as of 2014, with less than 100 species native to the United States. These amphibians are found in every country excluding Antarctica since they cannot live in the harsh weather conditions the continent is subject to. read more

This depends upon the species of frog and where it is living. It also depends a great deal on the conditions in which the frog is living. If you are asking for maximum possible lifespan, the average is something in the order from 10-50 years, depending upon the species. read more

White's tree frogs (Litoria caerulea) commonly live to 16 years when kept indoors, the oldest known specimen living to 21 years. The life span of a tree frog in the wild is much shorter. The most common indoor pet, the red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas), averages only 5 years in the wild like other frog species. read more