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WHAT DOES GOLIATH FROG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Goliath frog

The goliath frog is the largest extant anuran on Earth. The largest known specimens can grow up to 33 cm in length from snout to vent, and weighs up to 3 kg. This animal has a relatively small habitat range, mainly in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Its numbers are dwindling due to habitat destruction and its collection for consumption and the pet trade.

Definition of goliath frog in the English dictionary

The definition of goliath frog in the dictionary is the largest living frog, Rana goliath, which occurs in the Congo region of Africa and can grow to a length of 30 centimetres.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GOLIATH FROG

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Goliath
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Goliathan
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golomynka
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WORDS THAT END LIKE GOLIATH FROG

brog
bullfrog
crog
Dannebrog
flying frog
frog
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hairy frog
leapfrog
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scrog
sly grog
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Taganrog
tree frog
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Synonyms and antonyms of goliath frog in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «goliath frog» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

巨人蛙
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

goliath frog
570 millions of speakers

English

goliath frog
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Goliath मेंढक
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

ضفدع جالوت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Голиаф лягушка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

goliath sapo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গোলিয়া ব্যাঙ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

goliath grenouille
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Katak goliath
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Goliath Frosch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

巨人のカエル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

골리앗 개구리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kodhok goliath
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Goliath ếch
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கோலியாத் தவளை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गॉलेथ फ्रॉग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Goliath kurbağa
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

goliath rana
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

goliat żaba
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Голіаф жаба
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

broasca Goliath
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Γολιάθ βάτραχος
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Goliath frog
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

goliath groda
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

goliath frosk
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about goliath frog

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GOLIATH FROG»

Discover the use of goliath frog in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to goliath frog and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Endangered Wildlife and Plants of the World
Within the goliath frog's small range, it is found only in the vicinity of large, swift- flowing rivers in dense rain forests. This habitat is being destroyed — mainly by human activities that include deforestation for agricultural purposes, building of ...
Marshall Cavendish Corporation, 2001
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Wild Animals, Grades 4 - 8: High-Interest/Low-Readability ...
The largest frog in the world is the Goliath frog from Africa. c. The Goliath frog is the size of a large house cat. 0!. The Goliath frog likes to live in fast—moving water. Which of the following sentences is an opinion? a. It must have been a big  ...
Kathryn Wheeler, 2008
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Goliath Frog
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The goliath frog, Conraua goliath is the largest extant anuran on Earth.
L. Egaire Humphrey, 2012
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Frogs, Toads, and Treefrogs: Everything about Selection, ...
The largest frog: The West African Goliath frog, Conraua goliath (Gigantorana goliath), is the world's largest frog. This species attains a snout-to-vent length of 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) and a weight of more than 6.5 pounds (2.9 kg). The smallest ...
‎2007
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Frogs: A Chorus of Colors
Second to the goliath frog in size, the African bullfrog is also known for its fierce eating habits. Once, an African bullfrog was found in a snake enclosure in South Africa's Pretoria Zoo, where it had eaten seventeen newborn ringhals cobras in a  ...
John L. Behler, Deborah A. Behler, 2008
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Frogs: The Animal Answer Guide
A single species, the goliath frog (Conraua goliath), holds the undisputed record as the largest frog in the world. A native of Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, the goliath frog inhabits West African rivers, especially near rapids and waterfalls.
Michael E. Dorcas, Whit Gibbons, 2011
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Frogs
Yet the goliath frog of Africa, which exceeds 15 inches (375 mm) from snout to rump, is actually a rather poor jumper, and entrants in the Calaveras County frog- jumping contest have proved embarrassing duds. Well-hyped bullfrogs can excite ...
David P. Badger
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Of Golden Toads and Serpents' Roads
Even the Goliath frog (Conraua goliath), the largest frog on earth, could be obtained for eight dollars a specimen. If insects were to your liking, you could have them for two dollars apiece. Thus, if you had the money, essentially THE SHAKE ...
Paul Freed, 2003
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The Evolutionary Strategies that Shape Ecosystems
The Goliath Frog (Conraua goliath; 32 cm, 3.3 kg) from western Africa inhabits fast-flowing, well-oxygenated but nutrient-poor streams, ambushing moderately large prey such as crabs. Eggs of the Goliath Frog take two-and-a-half to three ...
J. Philip Grime, Simon Pierce, 2012
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1994 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals
... rattrayi Hogsback Frog South Africa: Amatóla Mountains R Cacosternum capense Cape Caco South Africa I Cacosternum poyntoni Poynton's Caco South Africa V Conraua goliath (Rana goliath, Gigantorana goliath) Goliath Frog Cameroon; ...
Brian Groombridge, BirdLife International, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GOLIATH FROG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term goliath frog is used in the context of the following news items.
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Reptilemania June 6th at Amarillo Zoo
See the skeleton of the world's largest species of frog – the massive Goliath frog. See the world's largest species of toad – the plate-sized ... «MyHighPlains, May 15»
2
Facts About Frogs & Toads
The largest frog is the Goliath frog, which is 13.5 inches long (30 centimeters) and weighs 6.6 lbs. (3 kilograms), according to the San Diego ... «Live Science, Apr 15»
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Austrian Broadcaster ORF To Co-Produce Pair Of Earth Touch …
... and the mysterious modern day giant, the Goliath frog, hidden deep in the West African forests. The show also examines the harsh realities of ... «TVWise, Feb 15»
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11 Pound Bull Frog Caught In Louisiana? 11 Lbs? Seriously?
Worth noting here is the fact that that frog, the Goliath frog, is actually highly endangered now — and may very well be extinct within the next ... «PlanetSave.com, Feb 15»
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Eye-Swallowing and Mouth Birth: Freaky Facts About Frogs
The world's largest frog is the goliath frog of West Africa, which can grow to 15 inches (38 centimeters) and weigh up to 7 lbs. (3.2 kilograms) ... «Live Science, Jan 15»
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McCaskill calls PSI dream job Inversion watch: Hospira-Danone …
The well-named goliath frog (Conraua goliath) is the world's largest frog. Tips, comments, suggestions? Send them along via email to our team: ... «Politico, Sep 14»
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Taking care of themselves
The African Goliath frog we met last week, keeps a careful watch on his tadpoles. If their pool is drying, he digs a tunnel and ushers them into a ... «The Hindu, Aug 14»
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The fascinating lives of frogs
The Goliath frog from western Africa is the world's largest frog, and can grow up to 33 centimetres in length (as long as an adult's arm) and can ... «The Hindu, Jul 14»
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World Cup pre-game: Mexico vs. Cameroon
... FIFA's country profile, Cameroon is home to the world's largest frog. Known as the Goliath Frog, it can weigh up to 3.6 kilograms. Report Typo. «CBC.ca, Jun 14»
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Would you believe it? New book proves fact is stranger than fiction
The largest frog in the world is the goliath frog hailing from Congo. It can grow to the size of a small terrier. * The garden gnome originated in ... «Express.co.uk, Apr 14»

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