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Sometimes you just gotta work with what your momma gave you.

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Banded horned tree frog (Hemiphractus fasciatus)

Banded horned tree frog (Hemiphractus fasciatus)

Cute Frog of the Week: September 6, 2010

The banded horned tree frog may not be the most attractive looking thing you’ve ever seen, but that’s the point! Its leaf-like camouflage can trick any number of predators. But if a hawk or other bird of prey is discerning enough to spot one, this feisty fellow has another trick up its sleeve: a horn. The triangular protrusion on the edge of their upper eyelids gives the frogs an aggressive appearance. And it’s no front. Horned tree frogs fight off predators by viciously biting at them. Another handy trait unique to banded horned tree frogs is a flat back, which allows this amphibian to blend into its surroundings in a pinch. It’s also clearly good for giving the kids a lift.

Photo credit: Brian Gratwicke, Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project.

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Every week the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project posts a new photo of a cute frog from anywhere in the world with an interesting, fun and unique story to tell. Be sure to check back every Monday for the latest addition.

That camera flash must mean someone is on to me.

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Vietnamese Mossy Frog (Theloderma corticale)

Vietnamese mossy frog (Theloderma corticale)

Cute Frog of the Week: August 30, 2010

With what is said to be one of the most elaborate camouflage capabilities in the entire animal kingdom, Vietnamese mossy frogs are likely to be overlooked. Their bumpy, spotted skin makes them look like moss or lichen. If they are threatened by a predator, they can curl into a ball to ensure that they’re even better camouflaged. In addition to this talent, Vietnamese mossy frogs can throw their voices like ventriloquists.

Photo credit: Brian Gratwicke, Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project.

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Every week the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project posts a new photo of a cute frog from anywhere in the world with an interesting, fun and unique story to tell. Be sure to check back every Monday for the latest addition.

How many “chucks” could a Tungara frog chuck if a Tungara frog could chuck…“chucks?”

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Tungara frog (Engystomops pustulosus)

Tungara frog (Engystomops pustulosus)

Cute Frog of the Week: August 23, 2010

Try that tongue twister on for size. But in the world of the tungara frog, “chucking” is no laughing matter. The more a male can “chuck,” the more attractive he is to potential mates. This unique call, made only by males, is a sound the ladies love, says the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama. But female tungaras aren’t the only ones that perk up to this unlikely siren song. Predators, such as the fringe-lipped bat, do, too. Could you imagine being hunted by a predator and a mate at the same time? Talk about a stressful predicament! But if they make it out alive, the male and female produce foam nests chock full of eggs that—protected from sunlight, disease and heat—will eventually hatch and carry on the “chucking” tune.

Photo credit: Brian Gratwicke, Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project.

Banded horned tree frog (Hemiphractus fasciatus) ALL-NEW frog ringtones: Download the tungara frog’s call!

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Every week the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project posts a new photo of a cute frog from anywhere in the world with an interesting, fun and unique story to tell. Be sure to check back every Monday for the latest addition.

Me and my big mouth.

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Ornate horned frog (Ceratophrys ornata)

Cute Frog of the Week: August 16, 2010

Ornate horned frogs are known for their big mouths, so steer clear of telling secrets around these guys. They are sometimes referred to as “mouths with legs” because their mouths appear to take up the entire front half of their bodies. They have a set of teeth in both the roof and the outside of the jaw, which helps them when attacking prey such as lizards, mice and even other frogs. Ornate horned frogs are also sometimes referred to as the “Pac man frog,” again because of their large mouths, but also because of their substantial appetites.  

Photo credit: Brian Gratwicke, Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project.

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Every week the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project posts a new photo of a cute frog from anywhere in the world with an interesting, fun and unique story to tell. Be sure to check back every Monday for the latest addition.

What you lookin’ at, punk?

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Ghost glass frog (Centrolene ilex)

Ghost glass frog (Centrolene ilex)

Cute Frog of the Week: August 9, 2010

Don’t let the small size of this cute ghost glass frog fool you. Males of this species are territorial tough guys that will fight long and hard for the perfect leaf on which to mate. It’s all about location, location, location for these frogs from Central and South America. When females find their perfect beau, they lay their eggs on leaves overhanging a stream, so that when their tadpoles hatch, they can drop into the stream and dive right into the gravel bottoms. For their size, these tiny frogs can pack a mean punch, but when the going gets too tough, these little guys–known as glass frogs because of their incredible camouflage skill–simply lie down on some leaves and disappear.

Photo credit: Brian Gratwicke, Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project.

Like what you see here? Then hop to it and text “FROG” to 20222 to give $5 to save a frog today! (Find the privacy policy here.)

Every week the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project posts a new photo of a cute frog from anywhere in the world with an interesting, fun and unique story to tell. Be sure to check back every Monday for the latest addition.

I had a great time tonight, I’ll call you.

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African Bullfrog, Pyxicephalus adspersus

Cute Frog of the Week: August 2, 2010

Pair this smoldering look with a loud, bellowing call, and what is a female African bullfrog to do? African bullfrogs are well-known for their calls, which are similar to a roar and are used to locate one another. During mating season, these calls especially come in handy. Their keen sense of hearing assists them when listening to the calls of other bullfrogs. African bullfrogs prey on almost anything they can fit into their mouths.

Photo courtesy of Brian Gratwicke, Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project

Like what you see here? Then hop to it and text “FROG” to 20222 to give $5 to save a frog today! (Find the privacy policy here.)

Starting this week, the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project will post a new photo weekly of a cute frog from anywhere in the world with an interesting, fun and unique story to tell. Be sure to check back every Monday for the latest addition.