Meet The African Grumpy Frog – The Grumpiest Frogs In The World (10 Pics)

Are they angry? Or are they sad? Why are they so grumpy? It’s just their look, dude, not because they are angry or sad!

rain forest tree frog

This black rain forest frog is native to the Southern coast of Africa and found at elevations of about 3,300ft. 

rain forest tree frog

These frogs can stretch themselves upto a maximum length of 2 inches and this often helps them in burrowing to create tunnels upto 6 inches of depth. 

rain forest tree frog

These frogs don’t need open water to survive as they are a group of burrowing species that inhabit the forests. 

rain forest tree frog

These frogs puff themselves and expand their bodies in order to come into an aggressive stanza once they are threatened. 

rain forest tree frog

Puffing and stretching is often done by them to pull themselves out of the holes when burrowing.

rain forest tree frog

Females discharge a sticky substance in order to keep the males stuck without falling during the mating season. 

rain forest tree frog

This is known as adhesive amplexus. This suggests the dislike to let go of the mate.

rain forest tree frog

However, the males are responsible for protecting the eggs laid by the females in the burrow. 

rain forest tree frog

rain forest tree frog

Don’t you like to meet this rainforest tree frog? How would you feel if you saw it by chance? Let us know your ideas in the comment section below. Do share the article with your friends if you enjoyed it. Happy trails until we meet again!

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