Turf war between
tree- and water frog

 

Turf war between tree- (hyla meridionalis) and water frog (p. perezi)

"So, I guess this guy is speechless for quite a while!" Mr. Water frog is happy:

Too early, because this green pipsqueak again is approaching:

This time the water frog finally had enough. He administered such a severe blow to the courageous and a little perky tree frog that the poor guy flew through the air:

To make for once and ever clear that HE is the owner of this territory …

… the water frog jumped few more times onto the taken aback tree frog:

"So, you ridiculous dwarf, I hope you finally got the message!"

But the little tree frog …

… continued to bother and tease the water frog:

Actually both could sit there. But this is no solution, because none of the two species of frogs tolerate a rival next to him. Only battles will show the stronger to be the winner:

Markedly brave the little tree frog starts another try to settle the fight in his favor:

Both are already rather tired and …

… would appreciate to finish the fight

That's why each first swam a round whereby the tree frog loudly announces his victory:

"You bold perkier! You mean little thing! You blown up pipsqueak! Youyouyou …!" Mr. Water frog is out of his mind of rage and …

… gives one kick after the other to the little tree frog:

And while other water- and tree frogs since long found the lady of their heart for mating und were enjoying the evening, these two were fighting until deep into the night!



Birgit Kremer

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