The Madagascar Tomato Frog is endemic to Madagascar, they are found in the northeast part of the island. It is thought that the vibrant colours of the Madagascar Tomato Frog act as a warning to potential predators that these frogs are toxic. A white substance secreted from the skin acts as a glue to deter predators (such as colubrid snakes) and can produce an allergic reaction in humans. This frog breeds in shallow pools, swamps and areas of slow-moving water. Ambushing potential prey, adult tomato frogs feed on small invertebrates, such as beetles, mosquitoes, and flies. When threatened, these frogs can inflate themselves, giving the appearance of greater size.
Ronald Pol (1977) is a nature photographer from Deventer, the Netherlands. It was during a trip to Africa that his passion for nature photography started. The main focus is on the photography of animals (portraits and behaviour), but a variety of other subjects are photographed as well... Read more…
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Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands