Why are bullfrogs called BULL frogs?

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Why are bullfrogs called BULL frogs?

My son would like to know why bullfrogs are called bullfrogs. Anyone know?

2006-11-06 06:28:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology

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The name bullfrog is derived from the "bull-like bellowing" sound that chorusing male bullfrogs emit. Their call is an extremely loud, guttural bellow that carries a long distance, giving the impression that the frog is much larger than it actually is.

2006-11-06 08:08:36 · answer #1 · answered by dragonlady5151 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

I will give you the Biography:
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Ranidae
Genus:Rana
Species:Rana Catesbeiana

2006-11-06 14:44:13 · answer #2 · answered by DaRkAngeL XIII 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋

because they are male ?

2006-11-06 14:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by grim_reaper_69 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋