3-15 Out of an Egg

Out of an Egg Animal Eggs Birds lay eggs in nests. Baby birds hatch from eggs. Some other animals lay eggs , too. Frogs Frogs lay eggs in the water. Tadpoles hatch from the eggs and grow into frogs. Do you know? It takes 3 to 4 months for a tadpole to grow into a frog. Snakes Snakes lay eggs. They lay eggs in logs or under rocks. Do you know? Snakes' eggs are not hard like birds' eggs. They are soft and leathery. Sea Turtles Sea turtles lay eggs. They lay eggs in the sand. Do you know? Baby sea turtles hurry to the water as soon as they hatch. They need to get away from hungry birds. Spiders Spiders lay eggs. A spider makes a silk cover to protect her eggs. Do you know? Baby spiders are called spiderlings. Alligators and Crocodiles Alligators and crocodiles lay eggs. They make nests on land. Do you know? When the babies hatch, the mother carries them to the water in her mouth. Fish Fish lay eggs. They take care of their eggs in many different ways! Do you know? Cardinal fish look after their eggs in their mouths. Do you know? A sea horse mother gives her eggs to the father. He carries them in a pouch on his stomach.