23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Vigilant Eyes

The pair of frogs come down to the river to lay their eggs. Although they are about to begin spawning, the male riding on the female’s back cannot let his guard down. This is because other males may attack to steal the female.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Kihoku, Mie Prefecture, Japan., Japan
Camera: ILCE-6600
Copyright: © Dai Wakisaka