Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Peron's Tree Frog


This delightful little critter is common amongst the tree frogs. He is seen in various colors and patterns in a large area of, mainly, the southern states of Australia.

I have found them to be very human friendly and have fed one or two in the garden, with the frogs waiting in expectation for the provided supper every evening.

They do a great service in the garden as they are voracious insect eaters and will search for mosquito larvae in ponds and puddles that is not seen by other predators.

The Peron's Tree Frog has another name, taken from a personal habit of this beautiful animal.  

Wait for it! He is also called the Maniacal Cackle Frog.

Fair Dinkum! He sounds like my lovely publisher when she is trying to get me to behave.  LOL

1 comment:

  1. The maniacal cackle frog?? What, does it hiss like a hyena? Jeez, he looks ferocious for a frog. Thanks for the post, keep us updated!

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