You’d be hopping mad to not be fascinated by the weird, wacky and wonderful frogs on this list, which are all well worth protecting.
Australia is a continent as diverse in natural wonders as it is many other things; 41% of our animal species and 80% of our plant species are found here and nowhere else. This is especially true with frogs, with the vast majority endemic, confined to small ranges, and with very limited populations.
I am someone who is passionate about animal conservation, in particular Australian native animals. As a Wiradjuri man, care for country is a vital part of my identity, and that extends to our fauna as well as flora. Frogs have a special place in my heart for the important role they play in so many ecosystems, but also because of the range of weird, wacky and wonderful species found across Australia.
Many frog species are at risk of extinction within the next few decades, from climate change, habitat loss, human interference and a pervasive fungal disease. The frogs on this list are some of the most interesting, unique and beautiful to be found in this country. All are worth protecting, as are the other 225-plus not mentioned here. Extinction should not be an option.
15. Rockhole frog (Litoria meiriana)
What do Jesus Christ and the rockhole frog have in common? They can both walk on water. The rockhole frog, which is found in the north of Western Australia, has the ability to “skip” quickly across the water’s surface. They’re often found around rock holes, as their name suggests, but also in caves. I’m not sure how good they are at turning water into wine.
https://amp-theguardian-com.cdn.amp...e-15-most-interesting-australian-frogs-sorted
Australia is a continent as diverse in natural wonders as it is many other things; 41% of our animal species and 80% of our plant species are found here and nowhere else. This is especially true with frogs, with the vast majority endemic, confined to small ranges, and with very limited populations.
I am someone who is passionate about animal conservation, in particular Australian native animals. As a Wiradjuri man, care for country is a vital part of my identity, and that extends to our fauna as well as flora. Frogs have a special place in my heart for the important role they play in so many ecosystems, but also because of the range of weird, wacky and wonderful species found across Australia.
Many frog species are at risk of extinction within the next few decades, from climate change, habitat loss, human interference and a pervasive fungal disease. The frogs on this list are some of the most interesting, unique and beautiful to be found in this country. All are worth protecting, as are the other 225-plus not mentioned here. Extinction should not be an option.
15. Rockhole frog (Litoria meiriana)
What do Jesus Christ and the rockhole frog have in common? They can both walk on water. The rockhole frog, which is found in the north of Western Australia, has the ability to “skip” quickly across the water’s surface. They’re often found around rock holes, as their name suggests, but also in caves. I’m not sure how good they are at turning water into wine.
https://amp-theguardian-com.cdn.amp...e-15-most-interesting-australian-frogs-sorted