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The Egg
6-21 days (average) after being fertilized, the egg will hatch. -
The Tadpole
7-10 after the tadpole has hatched, it begins to swim and feed on algae. The gills start getting grown over by skin after about 4 weeks. -
The Tadpole with Legs
After about 6 to 9 weeks, the tadpole begins to grow legs. The head becomes more distinct and the body elongates. The arms will begin to bulge where they will eventually pop out, elbows first. After 9 weeks, the tadpole begins to look like a tiny frog with a long tail. -
Young Frog
By 12 weeks, the tadpole has only a small tail and begins to look like a miniature adult frog. Soon, it will be leaving the water and will return to lay eggs. -
(Adult) Frog
Between 12-16 weeks, the frog has completed the full growth cycle.
