Unusual frogs. Venezuela Pebble Toad
The pebble toad tends to live in mountainous areas with a lot of steep slopes. In case of danger, such as a tarantula, (one of the main predators that prey on this species of toad), it hides its head and limbs under its body, and then tenses its muscles. Thus, it forms a ball, and then rolls down the nearest hill into a puddle or crevice at its foot. The pebble toad does not suffer any damage from rolling and bouncing because it is very light and its muscles are very strong. The frog uses thi...
Unusual frogs. Venezuela Pebble Toad
The pebble toad tends to live in mountainous areas with a lot of steep slopes. In case of danger, such as a tarantula, (one of the main predators that prey on this species of toad), it hides its head and limbs under its body, and then tenses its muscles. Thus, it forms a ball, and then rolls down the nearest hill into a puddle or crevice at its foot. The pebble toad does not suffer any damage from rolling and bouncing because it is very light and its muscles are very strong. The frog uses thi...
Unusual frogs. Ovoviviparous Toad
Ovoviviparous Toad (Morogoro Tree Toad) Endemic to the rainforests and grasslands of Tanzania, the ovoviviparous toad, Nectophrynoides Viviparus, has large glands on its body located near the eyes and limbs. These glands can come in a variety of colors, including orange, grey, green, red and white. The color of the gland usually contrasts with the rest of the frog's skin. The eggs hatch while still inside the female, and are born into small but fully formed toads. This type of pregnancy ...
Unusual frogs. Ovoviviparous Toad
Ovoviviparous Toad (Morogoro Tree Toad) Endemic to the rainforests and grasslands of Tanzania, the ovoviviparous toad, Nectophrynoides Viviparus, has large glands on its body located near the eyes and limbs. These glands can come in a variety of colors, including orange, grey, green, red and white. The color of the gland usually contrasts with the rest of the frog's skin. The eggs hatch while still inside the female, and are born into small but fully formed toads. This type of pregnancy ...
Unusual frogs. Goliath Frog
The Goliath Frog – Conraua goliath – is the largest frog in the world. It can grow up to thirty-three centimeters in length, and its weight can reach three kilograms. The Goliath frog is twice the size of the giant African Bullfrog. The creature is endemic to western Africa. It feeds on crabs, small snakes and even other frogs. The Goliath frog does not make any sounds due to the absence of vocal glands. She has huge, powerful paws that allow her to jump long distances, up to three meters. Un...
Unusual frogs. Goliath Frog
The Goliath Frog – Conraua goliath – is the largest frog in the world. It can grow up to thirty-three centimeters in length, and its weight can reach three kilograms. The Goliath frog is twice the size of the giant African Bullfrog. The creature is endemic to western Africa. It feeds on crabs, small snakes and even other frogs. The Goliath frog does not make any sounds due to the absence of vocal glands. She has huge, powerful paws that allow her to jump long distances, up to three meters. Un...
Unusual frogs. Atelope changeable
Atelopus varius is endemic to Costa Rica and over the past few years, due to the spread of the fungus and climate change, the population of this species of frog has declined rapidly. At the moment, there is only one isolated population left. This species is now dangerously close to extinction. The frog's colors (which vary between purple, black or yellow) warn predators to stay away as the frogs secrete a powerful toxic poison that is 100 times stronger than potassium cyanide. The only c...
Unusual frogs. Atelope changeable
Atelopus varius is endemic to Costa Rica and over the past few years, due to the spread of the fungus and climate change, the population of this species of frog has declined rapidly. At the moment, there is only one isolated population left. This species is now dangerously close to extinction. The frog's colors (which vary between purple, black or yellow) warn predators to stay away as the frogs secrete a powerful toxic poison that is 100 times stronger than potassium cyanide. The only c...
Unusual frogs. Helen's Flying Frog
Helen's Flying Frog. This newly discovered frog was first recorded in January of this year, so there isn't much information about it. However, this frog is known to be able to fly using its huge webbed feet. A frog glides through the forest canopy of South Vietnam, hiding from predators. Females have patches of skin on their powers that look like wings of sorts, which help them in flight. Their large feat help them attach to tree branches after their flight is over. Helen's fly...
Unusual frogs. Helen's Flying Frog
Helen's Flying Frog. This newly discovered frog was first recorded in January of this year, so there isn't much information about it. However, this frog is known to be able to fly using its huge webbed feet. A frog glides through the forest canopy of South Vietnam, hiding from predators. Females have patches of skin on their powers that look like wings of sorts, which help them in flight. Their large feat help them attach to tree branches after their flight is over. Helen's fly...
