image courtesy - Reptiles Magazine
Deep in the Malaysian rain forest down on the forest floor, all is not what it appears to be. Invisible from above, there is a creature that mimics closely the inedible piles of fallen leaves that surround it. The adult horned frog, often called a toad but actually a tree frog, spends the day crouched on the forest floor waiting for insects to emerge. It employs a combination of shapes and colors to mimic the leaf litter all around it, in order to remain as Inconspicuous as possible to predators. The frog has a mottled brown coloration. Leaf-like projections on it's head, above its eyes, and on its elbows and legs help it to merge with its Surroundings. Its mouth looks uncannily like a twig, contributing to the overall effect. as long as it remains motionless, it will be undetectable to birds circling above, and any other creatures, such as lizards and small nammals, that feed on frogs. Similar species of tree frogs and toad are found in the forests of Madagascar and Brazil. Some have mouths that mimic branches and peeling bark.If you liked this post,please Comment in the COMMENT BOX below and don't forget to hit the link below and like our facebook page -
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