The name suggests it: this is no silent enjoyer.... The African Bullfrog is known not only for its size, but also for its - almost otherworldly - howl, reminiscent of the mooing of a cow. The big frog likes to lie in the water, quietly waiting for a fresh grasshopper or fly to pass by. Researcher Paco rescued the Bullfrog from an African avocado farm, where its natural habitat was threatened by excessive water consumption. In a pannier full of mud, he managed to save this extraordinary animal from extinction....

General information african bullfrog

Scientific name: Pyxicephalus adspersus

The African bullfrog , as its name suggests, is native to Africa. The frog species lives on the dry savannah in channels and swamps. Its natural habitats include Kenya, Malawi, Swaziland and Tanzania. The animal is characterized by green/brown skin with many ridges, warts and bumps. The body length is about 25 centimeters, with the male usually growing larger than the female.

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