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Fleischmanns glassfrog (Hyalinobatrachium fleischmanni) male attending eggs
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Fleischmanns glassfrog (Hyalinobatrachium fleischmanni) male attending eggs
Fleischmanns glassfrog (Hyalinobatrachium fleischmanni) male attending eggs on the underside of a leaf overhanging a rainforest stream, the male will occasionally sit on the egg mass and empty his bladder to keep the eggs moist, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
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Amphibia Amphibian Animal Eggs Anura Camouflage Central America Centrolenidae Costa Rica Eggs Forest Frog Glass Frog High16 Horizontal Male Animal Parental Parental Behaviour Rainforest Transparent Tropical Tropical Rainforest Biodiversity Hotspot Hyalinobatrachium
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. In this incredible snapshot from Costa Rica's lush rainforest, we witness the awe-inspiring dedication of a male Fleischmanns glassfrog. Meet our amphibian hero, who takes his fatherly duties to a whole new level! Perched delicately on the underside of a leaf overhanging a glistening rainforest stream, this devoted dad is attending to his precious clutch of eggs. But he doesn't stop there! This extraordinary froggy fellow has an ingenious trick up his sleeve (or should we say bladder). To ensure optimal moisture for his developing offspring, our male glassfrog occasionally sits on the egg mass and empties his bladder right onto them! Talk about multitasking like no other creature in nature. With their transparent bodies acting as natural camouflage against predators lurking beneath, these tiny embryos are nurtured by their vigilant father amidst the vibrant biodiversity hotspot that is Osa Peninsula. This heartwarming display of parental behavior showcases just how far some dads will go for their little ones. So next time you think your dad deserves recognition for changing diapers or packing school lunches, remember this remarkable image and give him an extra pat on the back – after all, he's got nothing on this dedicated daddy frog!
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