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Description
This frog was observed by a small pool at the bottom of a waterfall in the Isalo National Park in south-central Madagascar.
Actually Ken, I think it's more of being protected from the heat of the sun. This frog was found in a dry, arid part of Madagascar where the sun was rather intense and being light colored it was able to reflect the suns' rays away from it and still stay in the open without drying out. Pretty amazing is right.
-Paul
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Comments & Identifications
Amazing. Is it some kind of bird poop mimic?
Actually Ken, I think it's more of being protected from the heat of the sun. This frog was found in a dry, arid part of Madagascar where the sun was rather intense and being light colored it was able to reflect the suns' rays away from it and still stay in the open without drying out. Pretty amazing is right.
-Paul
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