Albino Frogs

Albino frogs are a fairly common occurrence.

 

Picture from Asia Finest

 

It is not uncommon for a recessive gene to be present in many different species of frogs, causing them to be born without normal pigmentation.  These frogs will have redish eyes and a white or pinkish coloring to their skin.  Like the eyes of human albinos, they tend to be highly sensitive to light.

 

Toxic Toads and Frogs

Many frogs have a mild toxic substance in their skin that serves as a defense to potential predators.

Picture from EarthTimes

Most frogs and toads have large poison glands located on the sides of their heads and elsewhere on their bodies that secrete mucus and a variety of other toxins that make their skin slippery to hold, distasteful or poisonous.  Some frogs, such as the poison dart frogs, are especially toxic.

The Glass Frog

No, this pictures isn't a scientific model used to students can see the inner workings of a frog. This is a glass frog, which has a translucent abdomen.

Glass frogs are found in Central America and South America. They are small frogs, ranging just 1.2 to 3.0 inches in length. From above, they have a lime green color and look like most other frogs. It's only from the bottom that they're amazing see-through skin can be see.

Frogs - More Than Just Green

It's hard not to hear the word frog and picture a little green amphibian. Maybe it's the popularity of Kermit The Frog, or maybe it's because here in North America we're not exposed to many colored frogs. But they do exist! In particular, the toad genus Atelopus, which is known for being brighly colored (and very pretty, we might add).

Also known as "harlequin frogs" or "clown frogs", this species is found in Central and South America. Although many are endangered, new Atelopus species are frequently discovered.