Squeaky frog shows off its unique voice

February 22, 2013 1:35 PM

The vocal Namaqua Rain Frog has gained Internet notoriety for it's squeak. The tiny amphibian measures less than two inches in length and is a burrowing frog. It spends most of its time underground and does not inhabit water. When feeling threatened, this type of frog can inflate their bodies dramatically as a defense mechanism to deter predators, as well as make the squeaky distress call -- as seen in this video.

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