Frogs croak in the reeds that surround the bog. The water is very murky and underneath the surface tadpoles dart around. There are minimal places to stand to stay dry.
Bog, Swamp
tadpole
lizards
I'm a lizard. I live in the forest. You can usually find me near the creek, because that's where the bugs are. My tongue is long, and I eat insects all day. My only fear is of larger predators like falcons and human children.
I shall spare you my young tadpole. I shall protect you for all of my life. Thank you, kind lizard. Please protect my brothers and sisters as well.  I shall be the protector of the pond. As long as you guys save some bugs for me when you grow up into fully fledged frogs Of course. There is more than enough food here to go around.  Thank you so much, this shall be the start of a long life as friends. Let's just pray the falcons and humans never find us The turtles don't look too friendly here. I hope they don't eat me!  I shall put them in their place then Thank you for defending me, lizard. I hope you were not too injured in that battle.  You're very welcome, I made it out with only losing my tail. luckily that grows back so no worries I have some moss here that may help your wounds. Thank  you, I shall apply that to my wounds It is the least I can do after all you've done for me, lizard!