Frog in New Guinea Changes Appearance as it Ages
A frog recently discovered near New Guinea drastically alters its appearance from the time it is young until it matures to adulthood. Such a transformation has never been seen in another frog. The new species is called Oreophryne ezra. It begins life a shiny black with bright yellow spots. As it ages, it becomes rose-colored and its eyes change from black to blue.
At this point, the only known habitat of the frog is a small patch of cloud forest on the highest peak of Sudest Island, also known as Vanatinai or Tagula.
A young Oreophryne ezra frog is shown above. Below is the adult version of the same species.
See Mongabay Bay for more information.
At this point, the only known habitat of the frog is a small patch of cloud forest on the highest peak of Sudest Island, also known as Vanatinai or Tagula.
A young Oreophryne ezra frog is shown above. Below is the adult version of the same species.
See Mongabay Bay for more information.
All animals, even human, changes when getting old. It is normal for all living things to change physically, like having wrinkles or looking older. But, I never heard of this kind of species, which changes the color of their skin.
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It is really hard to believe that these are the same frog! I am curious if there is any other animal or reptile that changes this much in their life. There are always new discoveries in New Guinea due to the fact that it is the least developed civilization in the entire world. Researches must learn to tread lightly on this country though, or it will not stay that way!
Lacie
Slim In Six
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Very strange... But interesting... Wonderful are the ways of nature!!!
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