Find out how these aerodynamic amphibians glide without wings
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 contributors
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
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.
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