Story: Frogs

Archey’s frog with froglets

Newly hatched froglets – halfway between a tadpole and a frog – climb on to the male’s back. He carries them around until they are fully developed.

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Paddy Ryan, 'Frogs - Ecology and reproduction', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/10003/archeys-frog-with-froglets (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Paddy Ryan, published 24 Sep 2007