This is a very rare frog that I photographed at the Peyrieras Reptile Reserve in central Madagascar. It is highly endangered due to its very limited distribution and the pressures put on the small areas that it does exist. It is also threatened by over collection by the pet trade. The brilliant color of the golden mantella is thought to be a form of aposematism — which is basically the reverse of camouflage. The bright color is a warning to would-be predators to stay away because the frog is highly toxic. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-200mm lens (with Canon 500D close up filter) ISO 100, f/22 at 1/60th of a second, two Nikon SB-600 flash units
Are these frogs poisious to touch or hold.? ) my friends dog try to eat one like this , it got very sick, and his vet bills about 1,200, but dog live thru, he was sick for about three weeks, it was jack russel terrier. ) but after it got better, never thouch any kind of food that was cook , it ate oly dry dog food. )
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This is a very rare frog that I photographed at the Peyrieras Reptile Reserve in central Madagascar. It is highly endangered due to its very limited distribution and the pressures put on the small areas that it does exist. It is also threatened by over collection by the pet trade. The brilliant color of the golden mantella is thought to be a form of aposematism — which is basically the reverse of camouflage. The bright color is a warning to would-be predators to stay away because the frog is highly toxic.
What a beauty!
Are these frogs poisious to touch or hold.? ) my friends dog try to eat one like this , it got very sick, and his vet bills about 1,200, but dog live thru, he was sick for about three weeks, it was jack russel terrier. ) but after it got better, never thouch any kind of food that was cook , it ate oly dry dog food. )
—– Off road sporty hue
—– Dangerous to eat or pet
—– Victim of its beauty .
Gee wiz, they even collect poisonous pet frogs.
But imagine the price underneath all of that color.
Wowza!
Great shot of an amazing creature! Thank you!