Head Above Water
by Donna Kennedy
Title
Head Above Water
Artist
Donna Kennedy
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Original Fine Art Photography by Donna Kennedy..
Bullfrog on a rock with just it's head above water. Photographed in Reno, Nevada
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 Administrators that Featured this photo in the following Groups:
-Amphibians
-Fine Art America Professionals
-Lady Photographers
-Underwater Life
-Our 4-Legged Friends
-Just Perfect
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September 25th, 2022
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