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Why listen to their footsteps? 2 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
"You merely adopted the headset."
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Froggo Fren #100 - European Tree Frog 2 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
Well, we did it boys (and girls). One hundred froggy frens. And what better to celebrate than with my all-time favorite frog, "Hyla arborea." Yeah, amphibian-wise, they may seem pretty ordinary. They're found throughout Europe (as you might expect) Like most tree frogs, they have sticky toe-pads that let them climb nearly every surface. And they lay their eggs in foam nests above water.
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But to me they hold a special place. When I was little, my grandparents had this animal atlas. I used to read it intensely, always coming back to the frog page. And there, my favorite was always this cute hopping hylid. I guess they're a symbol of better times. My only regret is that I've never caught one.
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I'd like to thank everyone for sticking by my frens up until now. But the question remains: Should I continue this series now that it's in triple digits? Or maybe put it on hiatus? Should I maybe start a new one? Oh, and do you guys like having the frog calls in the source? I'm really curious.
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But to me they hold a special place. When I was little, my grandparents had this animal atlas. I used to read it intensely, always coming back to the frog page. And there, my favorite was always this cute hopping hylid. I guess they're a symbol of better times. My only regret is that I've never caught one.
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I'd like to thank everyone for sticking by my frens up until now. But the question remains: Should I continue this series now that it's in triple digits? Or maybe put it on hiatus? Should I maybe start a new one? Oh, and do you guys like having the frog calls in the source? I'm really curious.
Froggo (not so) Fun #85 - Well, It Happened 2 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
I'll preface this by saying that it's not a pity post. It's a solidarity post. The city I live in is finally feeling the impact of the corona virus. As a result, I've been laid off. And while we're not under lockdown yet, people are starting to panic (spree shopping, wearing mask and gloves and all that) So I feel like I have a better understanding of what people in affected areas are going through.
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I'm not a motivational speaker, but what I can say is stay strong, stay safe, take this time to reflect on things (or play your favorite games) and hopefully this will all blow over in a month or two.
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I'm not a motivational speaker, but what I can say is stay strong, stay safe, take this time to reflect on things (or play your favorite games) and hopefully this will all blow over in a month or two.
Froggo Fren #99 - African Clawed Frog 4 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
I wouldn't exactly call it effort. And it's nice to know people are enjoying these.
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Froggo Fren #99 - African Clawed Frog 4 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
"Xenopus laevis" - not to be confused with xenomorph, though a lot of people do understandably mistake them for aliens. Found throughout much of Sub-Saharan Africa, these frogs lack both tongue and teeth. They instead use the claws on their powerful hind legs to rip up their food. Interestingly, their eggs and embryos are often used as research models. This is because these frogs are closely linked to humans from an evolutionary standpoint. (Don't tell me you can't see the resemblance)
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See source for mating call.
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Edited 4 years ago
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See source for mating call.
Naruto, tag me in 1 comments
Froggo Fren #98 - Malabar Flying Frog 3 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
"Rhacophorus malabaricus" - caught red-handed. Found only in the Western Ghats of India, these frogs don't so much fly as they fall with style. Nevertheless, they can glide for up to 12 m (almost 40 feet) using their colorful finger webbings. (They're the best frogs to go hand-gliding with)
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Take my hand, we'll make it I swear 17 comments
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear 17 comments
Froggo Fun #83/Froppy Friday - Spring Is Here 4 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
Astronomically at least... and if you live in the Northern Hemisphere... but not too far up north.
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Froggo Fren #97 - Northern Cricket Frog 2 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
"Acris crepitans" - you are what you eat. And few embody that saying as well as these frogs. Just like crickets, they are very small: about 19 to 38 mm (0.75 to 1.5 in) And just like crickets, their calls are a series of shorts clicks (see source) And just like crickets, they can leap very far (about 1 m, or 3 feet in one bound) to escape predators. Unlike crickets though, they are excellent swimmers. (For some reason, I almost always hear their calls after I make jokes)
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Don't forget to sharpen your steak sword 5 comments
Well well well, what do we have here? 4 comments
Don't forget to sharpen your steak sword 5 comments
Froggo Fun #82 - Owl Be Up All Night Looking At Frogs 3 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
What up my night owls? (I did find some pics of real owls with frogs, but they were decidedly... less cute)
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Froggo Fren #96 - Peron's Tree Frog 3 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
"Litoria peronii" - also called the laughing tree frog or maniacal cackle frog (see source if you're curious why, though I'm sure you can guess) Quite uncommonly for frogs, they have cross-shaped irises (though they are not cross-eyed) and they don't enjoy being in water. However, they don't mind urban areas and they can climb on almost anything except metal. (Special thanks to @mialinay for the vid that let me know these guys exist)
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What was yours favorite game as a child? 27 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
Oh, man. I can't choose. But I remember playing the hell out of Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Captain Claw and Jazz 1.
Froggo Fun #81 - A Very Spicy Boi 4 comments
Froggo Fun #80/Special - Happy Saint Patrick's Day! 2 comments
happy_frog
· 4 years ago
Breaking news: It appears that all St. Patrick's Day revelers have been mysteriously cured of any signs of COVID-19.
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Froggo Fun #78 - "Excuse me?" 1 comments