Stunningly rare shade of tree frog found on a bench in the Kimberley

July 13, 2024 8:23 AM

Out of the blue: Stunningly rare shade of tree frog found on a bench in the Kimberley. A pigment mutation in the magnificent tree frog has resulted in a rare scientific discovery.
posted by chariot pulled by cassowaries (10 comments total)

pretty!
posted by supermedusa at 8:36 AM on July 13

I love the name "Magnificent Tree Frog". It is, indeed, magnificent.
posted by agatha_magatha at 9:05 AM on July 13 [2 favorites]

nice toupée, blue forg!
posted by scruss at 9:16 AM on July 13 [2 favorites]

So... Elvis, the Blue Suede Frog?
posted by JoeXIII007 at 9:38 AM on July 13

Ha ha. I came in to say the same thing scruss
posted by kathrynm at 10:36 AM on July 13

I, for one, welcome the new Hypnotoad.
posted by JustSayNoDawg at 10:39 AM on July 13 [1 favorite]

The green toupee realty sells the look, IMO.
posted by Snowflake at 12:01 PM on July 13 [1 favorite]

M’gog, truth in advertising— magnificent indeed!
posted by tspae at 12:09 PM on July 13

I was thinking Frog Orbison, but Elvis the Blue Suede Frog is even better.
posted by symbioid at 1:24 PM on July 13

I love big fat chill frogs. The tropics here in Queensland has so many great species. Their conservation as a keystone species too is critical to so many others, so I'm glad this blue beauty is bringing more attention to such a fantastic group of creatures.
posted by Jilder at 6:17 PM on July 13