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Giant White-lipped Tree Frog

November 1, 2007 By jennifer

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In the centre of the Daintree rainforest, Giant White-lipped Tree Frogs Litoria infrafrenata ordinarily call for mates at the beginning of September, but much cooler temperatures persisting until very recently, have delayed the unmistakable clatter of competing males.

They are world’s largest tree frog and have been known to grow to 139mm. Their colour is variable, from beige-brown during the day to bright-green at night. They are conspicuous with a white stripe around the lower jaw continuing through to the shoulder, as well as white stripes (salmon pink in breeding males) on the trailing edges of the lower legs.

In an attempt to mimic the sustained adhesiveness that tree-frogs’ toe-pads provide, a group of researchers in India have created a form of sticky coating that is both strong and reusable. More details can be found in this Scientific American article.

Filed Under: Frogs, Nature Photographs Tagged With: Plants and Animals

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  1. James Mayeau says

    November 2, 2007 at 6:22 am

    Jesus. 139 mm?
    When are you people going to dispose of that useless French measuring system? Inches and pounds please!
    Think of it this way. You tell someone it is a foot long, people instantly know how big. Feet – everybody’s got one or two handy to compare with. Inch – the length between the first joint and the tip of your index finger. Easy peasy lemon queasy.

  2. James Mayeau says

    November 2, 2007 at 6:23 am

    Of course you are measuring frogs. Perhaps the French system is appropriate.

  3. tamie says

    February 12, 2008 at 10:32 am

    i was wondering if u could please help me with more infomation on these type of frogs as i have some and want them to have a happy enviroment

  4. tamie says

    February 12, 2008 at 10:33 am

    i was wondering if u could please help me with more infomation on these type of frogs as i have some and want them to have a happy enviroment

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