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Chiricahua Leopard Frog (Rana chiricahuensis) - Arizona - USA - Swallowing its shed skin - Also known as Ramsey Canyon Leopard Frog (Rana subaquavocalis)
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Chiricahua Leopard Frog (Rana chiricahuensis) - Arizona - USA - Swallowing its shed skin - Also known as Ramsey Canyon Leopard Frog (Rana subaquavocalis)
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Chiricahua Leopard Frog - Swallowing its shed skin
Arizona - USA
Rana chiricahuensis
Also known as Ramsey Canyon Leopard Frog (Rana subaquavocalis) - IUCN vulnerable
John Cancalosi
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Leapin' Lizards! This Chiricahua Leopard Frog is having a skin-tastic feast!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this incredible snapshot captured by John Cancalosi, we witness the amazing behavior of a Chiricahua Leopard Frog from Arizona, USA. With its mouth wide open and tongue ready for action, this little amphibian is indulging in a rather peculiar meal - its own shed skin! Known for their vibrant appearance and vulnerable status according to the IUCN, these frogs are protected under Arizona state law due to declining populations caused by habitat loss and disease. However, thanks to ongoing efforts by organizations like Arizona Game and Fish-Phoenix Zoo and Nature Conservancy, there's hope on the horizon. Through captive breeding programs and strategic releases in the beautiful Huachuca Mountains of southern Arizona, these conservation heroes are working tirelessly to save these precious creatures. And boy oh froggy-boy, do they have an appetite for success! So next time you shed your winter coat or find yourself peeling after a sunburn (ouch!), remember that even our slimy friends appreciate a good snack now and then. Let's raise our glasses (or should we say lily pads?) to this remarkable print that reminds us how important it is to protect our wildlife. Kudos to John Cancalosi for capturing this mesmerizing moment where nature's wonders truly come alive!
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