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Large thick tree frog on branch - side view, Nosy Mangabe, Madagascar Found during a night tour in Nosy Mangabe, Madagascar. It was very approachable, even when we came to almost touching distance. Based on its enormous toe pads, likely it concerns this species:<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/33873/large_thick_tree_frog_in_tree_nest_nosy_mangabe_madagascar.html" title="Large thick tree frog in tree nest, Nosy Mangabe, Madagascar"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/33873_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=bpUlew5KMhIfa5Kwc5wBw5GSTBk%3D" width="200" height="192" alt="Large thick tree frog in tree nest, Nosy Mangabe, Madagascar This photo marks the start of our night tour on Nosy Mangabe. Which is technically illegal, night tours inside national parks are not allowed as of 2008, however the park ranger made an exception. Probably due to us being the only guests on the island. Furthermore, we specifically asked if flash was OK to use for each spotting, trying to minimize disturbance.<br /> <br /> This photo shows a big tree frog waiting in a nest in the trunk of a tree. It is waiting for its mate. When we returned to this same point after the tour, there was a 2nd frog on the outside of it.<br /> <br /> Species under investigation. Theory so far is Platypelis grandis, based on this reference:<br /> http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?seq_num=295584&amp;one=T<br /> <br /> After the night tour, couple united:<br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/34187/boulengers_giant_treefrog_couple_nosy_mangabe_madagascar.html Africa,Madagascar,Madagascar North,Nosy Mangabe,Platypelis grandis,World" /></a></figure> Africa,Boulenger's Giant Treefrog,Madagascar,Madagascar North,Nosy Mangabe,Platypelis grandis,World Click/tap to enlarge

Large thick tree frog on branch - side view, Nosy Mangabe, Madagascar

Found during a night tour in Nosy Mangabe, Madagascar. It was very approachable, even when we came to almost touching distance. Based on its enormous toe pads, likely it concerns this species:

Large thick tree frog in tree nest, Nosy Mangabe, Madagascar This photo marks the start of our night tour on Nosy Mangabe. Which is technically illegal, night tours inside national parks are not allowed as of 2008, however the park ranger made an exception. Probably due to us being the only guests on the island. Furthermore, we specifically asked if flash was OK to use for each spotting, trying to minimize disturbance.<br /> <br /> This photo shows a big tree frog waiting in a nest in the trunk of a tree. It is waiting for its mate. When we returned to this same point after the tour, there was a 2nd frog on the outside of it.<br /> <br /> Species under investigation. Theory so far is Platypelis grandis, based on this reference:<br /> http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?seq_num=295584&one=T<br /> <br /> After the night tour, couple united:<br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/34187/boulengers_giant_treefrog_couple_nosy_mangabe_madagascar.html Africa,Madagascar,Madagascar North,Nosy Mangabe,Platypelis grandis,World

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The Boulenger's Giant Treefrog

''Platypelis grandis'' is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family.
It is endemic to Madagascar.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Uploaded Dec 2, 2015. Captured Oct 1, 2015 18:36.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/3.2
  • 1/200s
  • ISO320
  • 105mm