21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Frogs Spawning
These rare endemic frogs come down from the mountains to the river every spring to spawn. A small male frog clung to the back of a large female. This is a spawning behavior. The two frogs emerged from the water to breathe, surrounded by many eggs.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 03.2023 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
Photo Location: | Kihoku-cho, Japan |
Camera: | E-M1MarkII |
Copyright: | © Erika Miura |