These black rain frogs aren’t truly angry or unhappy; it’s just how they seem.
Native to the Southern coast of Africa, found at elevations of over 3,300ft, often found burrowing to create tunnels up to 6 inches deep.
This is especially amazing given how little these frogs are, only reaching a maximum length of 2 inches.
Since they are a burrowing species who inhabit forest fringes, this frog never actually needs to be in the presence of open water to survive.
When threatened, the black rain frog will puff up, expanding its body to adopt a more aggressive stance.
It does this a lot when digging because its larger bulk makes whatever is holding it struggle to get it out of its hole.
During mating season, the female of the species will discharge a sticky substance to keep the male from falling off its back.
This is called adhesive amplexus, it literally refuses to let go of its mate, now this is what you call loyal.
The male will remain within the burrow after the female has placed her eggs, guarding the eggs and making little chirps.
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