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Froggo Fren #65 - Rococo Toad 2 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
"Rhinella diptycha" - also called the cururu toad. The one in the picture is Eli the Santa Toad, along with his owner (or, Krampus in disguise) A very common species in South America, they don't shy away from urban environments. Also, they don't seem to fear humans (yes, even this guy) As such, they're often kept as pets. (Eli wishes you Hopping Holidays!)
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Didn't see that coming 6 comments
They still are arguing over who caused it 5 comments
What is love 2 comments
Even cartoons still better 7 comments
Froggo Fren #64 - Pine Woods Tree Frog 1 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
"Dryophytes femoralis" or "Hyla femoralis" - why yes, they do shop for Christmas trees in pairs. And they're very particular about the bark texture. Found in abundance throughout the southeastern United States, they are one of the few frog species that communicate through Morse code. (Not even kidding, their call sounds like a telegraph beeping, in both pitch and frequency)
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Froggo Fren #63 - Spring Peeper 1 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
"Pseudacris crucifer" - they're no spring chickens. Though their call does sound like a young chicken (albeit much louder) And when they gather in choruses, their collective calls sound like sleigh bells. (During the cold season, they bury themselves so they can survive the winds of winter, and they dream of spring)
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Froggo Fren #62 - Pine Barrens Tree Frog 2 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
"Dryophytes andersonii" - not the best bauble, but they try. Easily distinguished by the gold stripes on their inner thighs, this frog may not drop acid, but it sure doesn't bother them. They can survive in acidic environments which would be dangerous for most other frogs. Despite this, their range is very restricted, being found only in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, the Sandhills of North and South Carolina, and the Florida panhandle. (They are often pursued by shade-wearing g-men who refer to them as Mr. Andersonii)
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Re-uploaded due to an error in the title. My apologies. Hope you'll frogive me.
Froggo Fren #61 - Gray Treefrog 3 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
"Dryophytes versicolor" - uniquely a frog with a name impossible to misspell, mispronounce or misread. Found in the eastern United States and southeastern Canada, they can change the color of their skin from nearly black to nearly white, and many shades in-between (50, to be exact) They like to bask in the sun on tree branches. Unlike most frogs, they are resistant to dehydration through their skin. (After much research it was determined that these frogs did in fact not author any of the 'Gray's Anatomy' books or shows)
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Froggo Fren #60 - Pacific Chorus Frog 2 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
"Pseudacris regilla" - you are a choir boy compared to them, a CHOIR BOY! That's right, these frogs be representin'... Washington as the state amphibian. Not only that, but they are also considered a keystone species. That is, they play an irreplaceable role in their environment, primarily as prey for animals like garter snakes, but still... irreplaceable. (A lesser known facet of their behaviour is their love of the holidays, as shown by the pictured frog pining for Christmas)
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Froggo Fren #59 - Northern Leopard Frog 1 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
"Lithobates pipiens" - the North remembers. Previously featured as a brain during Spooktober, this frog has been pivotal in medical research for over half a century. They get their name from the spots on their back (obviously). However, one color variety called the burnsi morph does not have spots on their back, though they still show up on their limbs. (Despite having been studied extensively, their figure skating abilities were only recently discovered. Pictured: A solo performance of 'Mister Toad's Wild Ride' on ice)
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This Cursed Etsy listing 7 comments
Froggo Fren #58 - Indomitable Snow Frog 2 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
Does love conquer all? It might for our old friend, the European common frog (Rana temporaria) seen here displaying an uncommon dedication while roaming the French Alps in search of a mate. (Title and pic from the National Geographic site)
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Froggo Fren #57 - Common Toad 2 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
"Bufo bufo" - like Moto Moto, but less chunky. So, yeah. Can't believe it took me this long to get to the most well-known toad species. Though their fame is rooted in infamy. Throughout history, they've been considered an animal of ill omen. There is some truth to that, as a single toad does possess enough poison to kill one human (if the human in question decided to swallow the toad whole) However, the very same poison (called bufotoxin) is used to treat heart failure. (Apparently, they also have great vocal talents, as they sometimes perform in choirs alongside wizard children)
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For sunset lovers 6 comments
Froggo Fren #56 - Cascades Frog 1 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
"Rana cascadae" - winter? snow problem. Found throughout the Pacific Northwest (and named for the Cascade Mountain Range), these frogs feature anywhere from 3 to 50 dark patches on their back (making them quite easy to spot) It's believed the peptides they secrete may have medicinal applications. Despite their wide distribution, their populations seem to be declining, and they are classified as Near Threatened. (Their favorite songs to play on Spotify are those by Cascada. They don't know why, but without you it's hard to survive. It's as if they need a miracle)
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