Batrachian Collection

Tadpoles of the Common Toad -Bufo bufo- in a muddy puddle, Allgau, Bavaria, Germany

Luigi Galvani discovered in 1780 the irritability of the frog muscle by electricity, 1867 (engraving)
JAB4121293 Luigi Galvani discovered in 1780 the irritability of the frog muscle by electricity, 1867 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Luigi Galvani (1737-1798)

Still Life with a Snake, Frogs, Tortoise and Lizard (oil on canvas)
NGW185000 Still Life with a Snake, Frogs, Tortoise and Lizard (oil on canvas) by Porpora, Paolo (1617-73); 52.3x95.2 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Fossil footprint of Sclerocephalus sp, Permian amphibian (object)
7418330 Fossil footprint of Sclerocephalus sp, Permian amphibian (object) by Prehistoric; Museum d'histoire naturelle, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Fossil footprint of Sclerocephalus sp)

La Fontaines Fables - The Frog and Ox
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Frog that wished to make herself as big as the Ox

La Fontaines Fables - Frog and the Rat
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Frog and the Rat

La Fontaines Fables - Sun and the Frogs
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Sun and the Frogs

La Fontaines Fables - Frogs and the Sun
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Frogs and the Sun

La Fontaines Fables - Hare and the Frogs
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Hare and the Frogs

La Fontaines Fables - Frogs who asked for a King
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Frogs who asked for a King

Green Frog -Rana clamitans- resting on a lily pad on the surface of a pond, Laurentians, Quebec Province, Canada

Toad migration, Common toads -Bufo bufo-

Frog spawn of the Edible Frog -Rana esculenta, Pelophylax kl. Esculentus-

Frogs viewed from different angles, 3D illustration

Common Toads -Bufo bufo-, mating, male clasping a female, amplexus, Thuringia, Germany

Surinam horned frog
The Surinam horned frog (Ceratophrys cornuta), also known as Amazonian horned frog

Common Toad or European Toad -Bufo bufo-, reflected in water, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Moor frog -Rana arvalis-, Emsland, Germany, Europe

European Green Toad -Bufo viridis-, Rerik, Rerik, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Water Frog -Rana sp. - in water covered with duckweed, Leptokaria, Greece, Europe
Water Frog -Rana sp.- in water covered with duckweed, Leptokaria, Greece, Europe

Tree frog species -Pristimantis w-nigrum-, Tandayapa region, Pichincha, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America

Poison Dart Frog -Epipedabates parvulus-, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Glas frog -Cochranella midas-, sitting on a branch, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Treefrog -Osteocephalus sp. -, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America
Treefrog -Osteocephalus sp.-, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Moor Frog -Rana arvalis-, male, Mittelelbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Moor Frogs -Rana arvalis-, mating, Middle Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Common Toads -Bufo bufo-, pair in a pond, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Common Toad or European Toad -Bufo bufo- in the water, Thuringia, Germany

Common Toad or European Toad -Bufo bufo- clinging to a branch in the water, Thuringia, Germany

Common Toad or European Toad -Bufo bufo-, several males in amplexus with a female, mating process, Thuringia, Germany

Common Toad or European Toad -Bufo bufo- on grass, Thuringia, Germany

Common toad -Bufo bufo-, Mecklenburg Lake District, Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Edible Frog -Pelophylax kl. Esculentus-, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Strawberry Poison Frog -Dendrobates pumilio-, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica, Central America

Common toad -Bufo bufo spinosus-, foraging, Kerkini Lake area, Greece, Europe

Water frog -Pelophylax esculentus or Rana esculenta-, perched on lily pad, Zug, Switzerland, Europe

Yellow-bellied toad -Bombina variegata-, leaving a pond, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Two European Treefrogs -Hyla arborea- perched on a blade of grass, Tyrol, Austria

Young Orinoco Lime Tree Frog -Sphaenorhynchus lacteus-, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Edible Frog -Rana esculenta-, young, perched on a floating leaf, Burgenland, Austria

European Tree Frog or Treefrog -Hyla arborea-, young, Burgenland, Austria

Mediterranean Tree Frog -Hyla meridionalis-, Quintana de la Serena, Extremadura, Spain

Moor Frog -Rana arvalis-, spawning ground, Mittelelbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Common Toad -Bufo bufo- under water, Southern Germany, Germany

Common Toad -Bufo bufo-, Southern Germany, Germany

Strawberry poison frog or Strawberry poison-dart frog -Oophaga pumilio syn. Dendrobates pumilio-, Laguna del Lagarto Lodge, Alajuela, Costa Rica, Central America

Dice Snake -Natrix tessellata-, basking, focussing gaze on frog in water, Bulgaria

Common Tree Frog, Four-lined Tree Frog, or White-lipped Tree Frog -Polypedates leucomystax-, Greater Sunda Islands, South East Asia

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"From Tadpoles to Fossils: Exploring the Fascinating World of Batrachians" Diving into a muddy puddle in Bavaria, Germany, we witness the enchanting sight of tadpoles transforming into Common Toads. These little amphibians undergo a remarkable metamorphosis that captivates our imagination. Moving on to Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, we stumble upon an extraordinary event - Moor Frogs engaging in their vibrant mating ritual. Their synchronized movements and melodious calls create a symphony of nature's wonders. Delving deeper into history, we uncover a fossil footprint belonging to Sclerocephalus sp. , an ancient Permian amphibian. This relic from the past reminds us of the long-standing presence of batrachians on Earth. Drawing inspiration from literature, La Fontaine's fables offer timeless tales featuring frogs as protagonists. From "The Frog and Ox" to "Frogs who asked for a King, " these stories teach valuable lessons about ambition, contentment, and unity. Returning to reality, we find ourselves amidst the serene beauty of Laurentians in Quebec Province, Canada. A Green Frog gracefully rests on a lily pad atop a pond's surface – showcasing nature's delicate balance between stillness and vitality. Nature never ceases to surprise us; during Toad migration season in various parts of Europe like Bufo bufo species embark on incredible journeys across landforms with determination and resilience. Exploring reproduction among batrachians brings us face-to-face with frog spawn – clusters of gelatinous eggs laid by Edible Frogs (Rana esculenta). Witnessing this life cycle unfold before our eyes fills us with awe for Mother Nature's intricate processes. Intriguingly diverse and often misunderstood creatures; batrachians hold secrets waiting to be discovered beneath their moist habitats. Let us embrace their existence as they continue hopping through the pages of our world's history.