# Where Do Wood Frogs Live?

> Where wood frogs live: Forests and woodland near temporary pools, native range cues, and human overlap. Status Least Concern.

- **Species:** Wood Frog (*Lithobates sylvaticus*)
- **Conservation status:** Least Concern
- **Diet:** Insectivore (insects, spiders, slugs)
- **Habitat:** Forests and woodland near temporary pools
- **Lifespan:** About 3 years in the wild
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- **Parent profile:** https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/wood-frog/
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-07-16

## Quick answer

The wood frog is a small, cold-hardy frog of North America, recognizable by the dark 'robber's mask' across its eyes. It is remarkable for surviving winter by letting much of its body freeze solid and then thawing in spring. Wood frogs typically live around 3 years in the wild.

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## Behavior and freeze tolerance

Wood frogs are famous for their ability to survive being frozen. In winter, up to two-thirds of the water in their body can turn to ice while their heart and breathing stop, protected by high levels of glucose acting as a natural antifreeze in their cells. When temperatures rise in spring, they thaw and resume activity, often becoming some of the first frogs to breed.

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