okezone.com: Scientists Discover 'Frogs Climbers'
10 Oktober 2011
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PERTH - Scientists have discovered two male climbers frog species in a remote region in northeastern Queensland, Australia.
Frogs 'Kutini boulder' and 'Golden-capped' found in the two sets of granite rocks in the area of rainforest on Cape York Peninsula. Similarly, as quoted from ABC.net, Monday (10/10/2011).
Dr. Conrad Hoskin of the James Cook University said that the frog is the climber to use their long fingers for climbing instead of jumping, an adaptation to survive in a rocky environment.
"The frogs have long arms, long fingers and big knuckles, allowing them to climb the stones," said Hoskin.
Dr. Hoskin said that this climber frog species live in the rocks and appeared on the surface only when it rains in the rainy season. "You can see the waterfall rocks, and saw these frogs emerge from the rocks," he said.
In addition, Hoskin also said that not many creatures that live in these unusual habitats. "There are frogs, lizards, spiders and some insects," he said.
Hoskin explained that the frogs eat the ants climbing as a food source and lay its eggs near the rocks.
"Most of Australia's frog measuring only 2 inches long, but the frogs of this type can reach 5 inches in size," concluded Dr. Hoskin.
Frogs 'Kutini boulder' and 'Golden-capped' found in the two sets of granite rocks in the area of rainforest on Cape York Peninsula. Similarly, as quoted from ABC.net, Monday (10/10/2011).
Dr. Conrad Hoskin of the James Cook University said that the frog is the climber to use their long fingers for climbing instead of jumping, an adaptation to survive in a rocky environment.
"The frogs have long arms, long fingers and big knuckles, allowing them to climb the stones," said Hoskin.
Dr. Hoskin said that this climber frog species live in the rocks and appeared on the surface only when it rains in the rainy season. "You can see the waterfall rocks, and saw these frogs emerge from the rocks," he said.
In addition, Hoskin also said that not many creatures that live in these unusual habitats. "There are frogs, lizards, spiders and some insects," he said.
Hoskin explained that the frogs eat the ants climbing as a food source and lay its eggs near the rocks.
"Most of Australia's frog measuring only 2 inches long, but the frogs of this type can reach 5 inches in size," concluded Dr. Hoskin.
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