Croaking Bullfrog
by Donna Kennedy
Title
Croaking Bullfrog
Artist
Donna Kennedy
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Original Fine Art Photography by Donna Kennedy...
This big fella was calling out trying to attract a mate. Reno, NV
American Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) The baritone call of the bullfrog is so deep and resonant, it resembles the mooing of a cow, hence its name. Only males emit this trademark "jug-o-rum" bellow, and their choruses can be heard during the day or night. The largest of all North American frogs, this giant can grow to a length of 8 inches or more and weigh up to 1.5 pounds. Even the tadpoles of this species can reach 6.75 inches in length. Bullfrogs are typically green or gray-brown with brown spots and have easily identifiable circular eardrums, or tympanum, on either side of their heads. Nocturnal predators, they will ambush and eat just about anything they can fit in their ample mouths, including insects, mice, fish, birds, and snakes. They sit quietly and wait for prey to pass by, then lunge with their powerful hind legs, mouths open wide.
Thank You to the following Groups that Featured this photo:
-Underwater Life
-Versatile Photography
-Women Photographers
-Wildlife One A day
-It's A Small World
-PhotosRUs
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March 23rd, 2013
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Comments (27)
Hanne Lore Koehler
Wonderful capture, Donna! Fantastic contrast of sunlight and shadows in this magnificent composition! L/F/T/G+
Doug Kreuger
Excellent capture with superb color and detail, Donna! A very striking composition! L&F
Lisa Knechtel
I love the blues and greens. Your lighting is wonderful for pulling the subject out. L
HH Photography
Every time I look at this image, I smile. This poor guy is bellowing so loud he's vibrating the water. Great capture, Donna. v/fv/tw/g+
Darlene Kwiatkowski
What a good lookin' guy! With those big eyes he surely must have found a girl that day! :) Nice catch, Donna! fv
Debbie Portwood
What an awesome shot Donna! the colors and details are amazing! You can even see the ripples in the water from his vibrating croak !!! f/love
Geoff Crego
Donna, this handsome guy is so well positioned and illuminated; a stunning closeup nature capture. vtd
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