The American Bullfrog is the largest frog in North America. Its deep jug-o-rum call carries over great distances. An apex predator among frogs, it eats anything it can swallow. Introduced populations devastate native wildlife globally.
Habitat
Ponds, lakes, slow rivers, and marshes with permanent water
Diet
Insects, fish, frogs, small mammals, and birds
How common
Common
Best time to see a American Bullfrog
The best time to see a American Bullfrog is April–July, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 111,541 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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