Talk:African clawed frog
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[edit] Three claws
If the African clawed frog has "three short claws on its hind feet," why does adolescent one pictured have five? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 12.219.81.102 (talk • contribs).
- They have five toes. Only three of them are clawed. - Debuskjt 02:53, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
The first paragraph ends stating that the three claws are probably for stirring up mud. I have five of these frogs, and I like to watch them eat. When they bite off more than they can chew, I see them reach around with their claws, scratching it to pieces. I believe the claws are used to tear food into bite-sized chunks.
- Either way there's no need to -guess- about the behavior of animals widely kept as pets. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.72.21.221 (talk) 02:49, August 28, 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Ambiguity
Is the platanna found in Europe or is it only the genus? I believe it is the latter and I am going to change the article on that basis. Please correct if wrong. Captainbeefart 10:54, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Frogs as Pets
This section reads like something to be found on a discussion thred or myspace blog. No works are cited and it's not an encyclopedia article. Whoever wrote it should rewrite it citing sources and in an encyclopedic tone.
