Friday, June 27, 2008

Metamorphosis Hops Along

I am so happy to report that our Mossy Tree Frog neonates are progressing through the metamorphosis process at a surprising rate!

Two weeks ago, we received Mossy Tree Frog tadpoles.


Last week, a group of the tadpoles grew legs, arms and lungs. At this phase they are called froglets.


Today, a couple of froglets have almost completely absorbed their tales and are starting to act like young frogs. One of them actually jumped out of my hand and landed on a visitor's shorts!



As they get older, their skin will develop a very mossy texture and color. I'm can't wait to see what colors they will turn out to have!


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