Megophrys nasuta
The Japanese edition of Wired Magazine just asked for permission to rerun one of my images for an upcoming issue. I’d all but forgotten I had shot this Megophrys nasuta a few years back, but when I just reviewed those pictures this one made me smile. Figured I’d share this grumpy frog in hopes that it does the same to some of you… Twan Leenders RTPI President
Read MoreCochranella granulosa
RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser always wanted to photograph a glass frog like this, and on the recent trip to Panama he decided to give it a shot with this beautiful Cochranella granulosa. Can you see why they’re called glass frogs?
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RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser was extremely excited to find out that RTPI President Twan Leenders and RTPI Research Associate Alex Shepack had located this Cochranella granulosa during their recent work in Panama. It was one of the glass-frogs that Sean had wanted to see most over the years. He says that they have this amazing sparkle look and intricate details that give them so much character – something he captured very well here!
Read MoreGladiator Tree Frog (Hypsiboas boans)
Our crew is back from the field! RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser writes that this Gladiator Tree Frog (Hypsiboas boans) was a great way to end the trip. Sitting on the river side Sean says the call is unmistakable this time of year at the gorgeous Cocobolo Nature Reserve in Panama. There will be much more to come from a very successful week, including great photos and awesome finds, from Sean and RTPI President Twan Leenders soon.
Read MorePanama Cross-banded Tree Frog (Smilisca sila)
Here is a Panama Cross-banded Tree Frog (Smilisca sila) sitting on the riverside back of Chagres National Park in Panama as photographed by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser. He is losing himself in nature this week for nonstop tropical ecology and photography madness, and the group should return from the wilderness with some engrossing and astonishing finds. Best of luck to them!
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