

New evidence shows that Goliath frogs – the world’s largest species of frog – construct their own ponds, providing a safe space for their tadpoles to grow.
“Goliath frogs are not only huge, but our discovery shows they seem to be attentive parents as well,” said Schäfer in a press release.
We think that the heavy work they put into excavation and moving rocks may explain why gigantism evolved in these frogs in the first place.”
Scientists have observed nest-building behaviours in frogs before, but nothing on the scale of constructing personalised aquatic nurseries.
“It sounds like the song of a bird!” said Rödel.
While conducting unrelated research into Goliath frogs, Schäfer and Rödel heard stories from local trappers, who consume frogs as bushmeat, about the unusual breeding behavior of Goliaths.





