Results: Costa Rica Harlequin toad
Published on 10/02/2017
(Source: fiboni.com) Nature never stops surprising me with the most astonishing designs. The harlequin frog, and its variation, the clown frog, are pretty good examples of it. If you want to read more about them, here's a link that can offer you some interesting information.
http://www.fiboni.com/2013/01/the-costa-rican-variable-harlequin-toad-atelopus-varius/
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This particular harlequin toad has a unique psychedelic look. These frogs are stubborn enough not to enter the water until they are going through breeding seasons. For moisture, they mostly rely on the splashes coming from the stream sides. Their main source of food is arthropods. Have you ever seen one of these toads in their natural habitat?
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Recently crabs have been observed as one of the few predators attempting to prey on this frog. Their miraculous aposematic coloration helps them in warning their potential predators of its toxicity. Are there any similar toads where you live?
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In order to attract mates or defend many territories they are likely to use their forearms and actually 'wave' their hands. Have you ever seen frogs doing this?
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Because they stay in noisy environments like streams and waterfalls, they tend to make deep croaking sounds along with an unusual display of actions, which mostly includes emphasizing on skin color change. If they are noisy toads in your area, does their croaking sounds bother you?
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