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Survival is a tricky game, especially if you are a tiny frog with lots of predators. Many species protect themselves with camouflage, but the Wallace flying frog’s mimicry is rather…unusual.
Wallace’s flying frog (Rhacophorus nigropalmatus)—a Kermit-green amphibian that would fit in the palm of your hand—spreads its webbed toes to glide gracefully through tropical forest ...
Fascinated by his amphibious gift, Wallace painted a watercolor of the flying frog, then an unknown species. He later discussed the species, named Rhacophorus nigropalmatus or “Wallace’s frog,” as an ...
The researchers concluded: “These findings therefore make the Wallace’s flying frog a unique example of how animals might change their antipredator defences as they age and move to new or diff ...
Frogs exhibit fascinating adaptations, from Wallace's Flying Frog gliding through Borneo's trees to Hairy Frogs with defensive claws. Other unique species include the nearly transparent Glass Frog ...
Surviving out in the wild is a difficult task for lots of species, and one type of frog has a rather unique way of keeping potential predators at bay. The young offspring of Wallace's flying frogs ...