tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767913719381352936.post6037022665084716946..comments2023-10-19T16:41:02.946+02:00Comments on mainly mongoose: The reign of rain frogsmainly mongoose (Lynda)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05917384766182752791noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767913719381352936.post-91410538100041207572011-08-19T16:28:30.050+02:002011-08-19T16:28:30.050+02:00Retrun,
Thank you for the lovely compliment. Sadly...Retrun,<br />Thank you for the lovely compliment. Sadly, finding funding for observational studies is almost impossible these days. Experimental meddling is the 'in thing'.Mainly mongoose (Lynda)http://mainlymongoose.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767913719381352936.post-26182096193951078412011-08-13T15:06:33.949+02:002011-08-13T15:06:33.949+02:00I believe that if humans spent as much time truly ...I believe that if humans spent as much time truly observing as is devoted to meddling with things the world be in much better shape. Your blog is one of the places that continually elucidates this, with humor and humility.retrunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982658260354790408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767913719381352936.post-59999834645736242962010-07-13T21:19:12.330+02:002010-07-13T21:19:12.330+02:00Cindy,
Hi, nice to hear from you.
I'm afraid I...Cindy,<br />Hi, nice to hear from you.<br />I'm afraid I'm no frog expert; other people have done the careful watching to glean these facts. I just watch in horror as they're munched by mongooses!mainly mongoose (Lynda)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05917384766182752791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767913719381352936.post-67259285078665676432010-07-11T20:44:15.793+02:002010-07-11T20:44:15.793+02:00Fascinating to read about so many adaptations of s...Fascinating to read about so many adaptations of such a small animal. You must be watching carefully to notice such detail.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378411362651806039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767913719381352936.post-1478300782582752782010-06-23T11:30:41.175+02:002010-06-23T11:30:41.175+02:00JSK,
I'm not sure whether it's an adaptati...JSK,<br />I'm not sure whether it's an adaptation to dry conditions or a means of avoiding aquatic predators. Although several rain frogs hang out in arid environments, a lot of species live in well-watered habitats. Either way, it must be very costly for Mum, who also hangs around the breeding burrow - protecting her investment - until the froglets complete their development.<br /><br />Bernard,<br />Thanks for dropping by.<br />Rain frogs put a whole new slant on persuading males to 'stick' around.<br /><br />Amber,<br />I wondered if the puffed-up defence (rather than being a size bluff) was designed to wedge the frog firmly inside its burrows, thus making it difficult for non-digging predators to extract it.mainly mongoose (Lynda)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05917384766182752791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767913719381352936.post-70494219968434001322010-06-23T05:30:37.656+02:002010-06-23T05:30:37.656+02:00Fascinating frog! And what a fascinating life you ...Fascinating frog! And what a fascinating life you must lead.<br /><br />I am especially amazed at the puffed-up defense, though it sounds like it is not very effective against a determined mongoose. <br /><br />Thanks for this great post! This is my first visit, but I will drop by again soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767913719381352936.post-26340269222799331182010-06-21T20:37:51.855+02:002010-06-21T20:37:51.855+02:00Fabulous - I had never heard of their weird eggs o...Fabulous - I had never heard of their weird eggs or their amplexus alternative. <br /><br />Thanks for the great post, <br />Bernard BrownBernard Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13873568923999649831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767913719381352936.post-11754239966751331552010-06-20T22:05:24.614+02:002010-06-20T22:05:24.614+02:00What a fascinating alternative to the tadpole opti...What a fascinating alternative to the tadpole option for reproduction. Sounds like it's a highly developed adaptation for dealing with a very dry climate.JSKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304860411928147546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767913719381352936.post-77579129909294682132010-05-31T20:37:19.592+02:002010-05-31T20:37:19.592+02:00Deirdre,
I've added a subscription box to the ...Deirdre,<br />I've added a subscription box to the blog (over on the right) which hopefully works!<br />I'm based about 30km north of Hoedspruit. Next time you're headed up this way, get in touch (my email is: sharpelynda@hotmail.com) and we can arrange something.mainly mongoose (Lynda)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05917384766182752791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767913719381352936.post-59591185409822014122010-05-30T12:09:51.645+02:002010-05-30T12:09:51.645+02:00Hi Lynda, Thanks for sharing your great stories! W...Hi Lynda, Thanks for sharing your great stories! We've visited Kampersrus near Hoedspruit when the roads were peppered with frogs... Where near Hoedspruit do you study? Would love to visit and learn more about what you do there. Also, is it possible to subscribe to this blog - to get your updates? Thanks!Deirdre Vranckenhttp://birdingafricacapetownpelagics.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767913719381352936.post-60533986369242065542010-05-30T11:34:14.061+02:002010-05-30T11:34:14.061+02:00Joan,
I'm afraid that I see these little guys ...Joan,<br />I'm afraid that I see these little guys much more often than I'd like. The mongooses frequently dig them out and munch them with great enthusiasm. So much for their defence strategies!mainly mongoose (Lynda)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05917384766182752791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-767913719381352936.post-86170038248004306192010-05-29T10:19:10.762+02:002010-05-29T10:19:10.762+02:00This has to be one of the most interesting article...This has to be one of the most interesting articles I have read for a LONG time Lynda!! Thank you so much for it. What a cute little frog. I have unfortunately not come across one before but reading its habits, I can see why. It sure is something to go out hunting for next time I am near a river or dam and I'll bet I still won't find one. LOL!! It is like the elusive flower mantis I am searching for high and low and I bet I have walked right passed many. :)<br /><br />Well I cannot say much for its way of attaching men to their backs. :) But I guess if it works, it works. :) I would hate to have one stuck to my back though, then again... LOL!! Just kidding!!<br /><br />I find it interesting about the way they hatch their eggs too. Nature is wonderful once again!!SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.com