Explainer

How Do Frogs Fly?

Find out how these aerodynamic amphibians glide without wings
Text by: Nisarg Prakash <br> Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   September 26, 2023
Text by: Nisarg Prakash <br> Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   September 26, 2023
10 min read
Find out how these aerodynamic amphibians glide without wings
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Here are some interesting facts you will find in this explainer on frogs that can glide.

  • Is there a frog that flies?
  • Can an amphibian fly?
  • Can frogs glide?
  • What are flying frogs called?
  • Is the Malabar gliding frog rare?
  • Do all tree frogs glide?
  • Where can we spot gliding frogs?

About the Authors

Nisarg Prakash

Nisarg Prakash

is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better

Diviya Mehra

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.