Banded Bullfrog

Anura; Microhylidae; Kaloula; K. pulchra (Gray, 1831). "The Banded Bullfrog lives at low altitudes and is found in both urban and rural settings, as well as in forest habitats. They bury themselves underground during dry periods and emerge after heavy rainfall to emit calls and breed." Wikipedia. The calls mentioned by Wiki are, of course mating calls and at this time of year, when the rains are becoming stronger, the frogs (in the rice growing area where I live) emerge in great numbers and start a noisy cacophony from early evening until late into the night. When I first heard this, many years ago, I wondered if I would ever be able to get some sleep, but it did not take long to become accustomed to it and I can truthfully say that nowadays I find it rather peaceful and comforting.