23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
I am not a frog
It was a interesting situation to see a breeding season ezo brown frog (Rana pirica) holding hokkaido salamander (Hynobius retardatus), and the salamander moving a little but staying quiet. The salamander was here to guard their eggs.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Minamifurano, Japan |
| Camera: | NIKON D850 |
| Copyright: | © Sayaka Ichinoseki |