A FROG THAT BUILDS A NEST TO LAY EGGS
A Delhi University researcher, Dr.
S. D. Biju of Centre for Environmental Management of Degraded Ecosystems has discovered the specialized nestbuilding capabilities of an Indian tree frog Rhacophorus lateralis in its natural habitat at Kalpetta in Kerala’s Wayanad district.
The nesting method of this rare frog species is unique — a purse-like nest is made by folding a leaf around the egg mass (embryos and translucent foam) by the female after it lays eggs. This is to prevent their desiccation in sunlight.
September 2, 2009 – 6:55 pm
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It is beautiful very exciting to know the treefrog that build the nest to lay eggs for their protection. Photographs are also beautiful. May I request you to send me acopy of reprint.
Thanking you
Dr. N. C. Hiragond