Leap Frog

by Donna Kennedy

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Leap Frog

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Donna Kennedy

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Photograph - Photographs

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Original Fine Art Photography by Donna Kennedy..
This bullfrog was sunbathing on a rock and as I approached it made a big leap into the pond.
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:
-Reflections Rainbows
-Fine Art America Professionals
-USA Photographers ONLY
-Amphibians
-Lady Photographers and Artists
-Your Very Best Photography
-Our 4-Legged Friends
-Wildlife One A Day
-Just Perfect

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March 2nd, 2022

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