Photo They have got tired... by Andrey Sheremet

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photo:

They have got tired...

photographer:

Andrey Sheremet add to favorites

section:

+ discussion

categories:

macro and close-up, nature

tags:

wild animals

album(s):

Amphibia

notes:

This element of behaviour at frogs refers to "amplexus". At all Anura amphibious male to provide the fullest fertilisation postponed female eggs, densely nestles on it, being kept on its slippery body with the help of paws. The pair can be in amplexus some hours or even days...

published:

Fri 19 Nov 2004 10:46

equipment:

digital camera Pentax Optio S40

permanent link:

https://www.photoforum.ru/photo/153584/

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Andrey Sheremet #1 Fri 19 Nov 2004 11:04

Эта пара домовых веслоногов (Polypedates leucomystax) находится в амплесусе уже 6 дней. Самке такое положение не мешало ловить добычу, самец же ничего не ел.

Irina Anurova #2 Fri 19 Nov 2004 12:07

ochen` dushevno smile

Anna Bakalova #3 Fri 19 Nov 2004 19:30

This is amazing! Almost expect them to croak (or whatever sounds they make). I just love the texture, the composition, the light. You seem to have unique access to these creatures... Love your work!

Elena Petrova #4 Fri 19 Nov 2004 20:45

Шикарное фото .

Fernando Dinis #5 Fri 19 Nov 2004 22:32

Very well captured moment congrats!

armando jorge #6 Sat 20 Nov 2004 02:10

Excellent capture !!

Daniel Loebmann #7 Tue 22 Mar 2005 17:32

Excellent picture and great explanation about one of the reprodutive modes of amphibians, congrats!

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