[WILDLIFE FACTS] Tadpoles are in the larval stage of amphibians

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Tadpoles are in the larval stage of amphibians, including frogs and toads. They hatch from eggs laid in water and develop into adult amphibians through metamorphosis.
Tadpoles breathe through gills, which are replaced by lungs during metamorphosis. They also have a tail and no legs, unlike adult amphibians.
Some species of tadpole are known to be cannibalistic, with larger tadpoles eating smaller ones in the same body of water.
Tadpoles are herbivores and feed on algae, plants, and other organic matter in the water. They can also help to control the spread of mosquito larvae, which can carry diseases.
The length of the tadpole stage varies depending on the species and environmental conditions. Some species may take only a few weeks to metamorphose, while others may take several months or even years.