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Foam-nest Tree Frog

Chiromantis rufescens

Photo by Leon van Zyl
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Foam-nest Tree Frog

Chiromantis rufescens

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Of course! These guys are really neat, I found a lot when I was in S Africa. They make nests from foam above water and lay their eggs in them. When the eggs hatch, chemicals in the fluid inside the eggs dissolve the foam and the tadpoles fall into the water. Such a neat way to help avoid predators who love frog eggs!

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PublishedJuly 4, 2013

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