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Camera: Sony DSLR-A700
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 105 mm
Exposure: -0.15
ISO Speed: 500
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Auto, Did not fire
Frogs are amphibians in the order Anura (meaning "tail-less", from Greek an-, without + oura, tail), formerly referred to as Salientia (Latin saltare, to jump). Most frogs are characterized by long hind legs, a short body, webbed digits (fingers or toes), protruding eyes and the absence of a tail. Frogs are widely known as exceptional jumpers, and many of the anatomical characteristics of frogs, particularly their long, powerful legs, are adaptations to improve jumping performance. Due to their permeable skin, frogs are often semi-aquatic or inhabit humid areas, but move easily on land. They typically lay their eggs in puddles, ponds or lakes, and their larvae, called tadpoles, have gills and develop in water. Adult frogs follow a carnivorous diet, mostly of arthropods, annelids and gastropods. Frogs are most noticeable by their call, which can be widely heard during the night or day, mainly in their mating season.
Poor kid was so scared of me, but it was worth these few shots. He doesn't know it yet, but he is a celebrity
American Toad (Anaxyrus Americans). Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Westchester County, New York, USA. 21 July 2018. © Frank Mantlik