‘ōpūnāwai/Frog

Frogs are nature’s amphibian acrobats—born as fish-like tadpoles before leaping into adult life. They breathe through their skin, drink by soaking up water, and even use their eyes to push food down when they swallow (blinking doubles as a dining tool!). Frogs can see in nearly every direction at once, and their sticky tongues shoot out like rubber bands to snatch insects. Found in swamps, ponds, and rainforests, frogs are reminders of transformation and adaptability, filling the night air with their playful chorus of croaks.