Veragua
Rainforest Displays
(2023)
Frogs, Snakes and Butterflies |
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In some cultures frogs are considered sacred animals that represent fertility and bring rainfall They have also been used as food and natural insect and plague controllers The poisonous venom of some frogs are used on hunting darts This little guy was shy |
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Others were good at camoflage in the displays |
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At
left the frog is hiding in the foliage The little guy below is poking his head out a hole in the rock  |
  We saw one of these frogs during our walk through the rainforest  |
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Many
were difficult to photograph in their environment |
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Sometimes the snakes were easier to photograph
than the frogs |
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Our guide explained the types and
characteristics of the different species |
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There were so many butterflies displayed in collections according
to their specific species A few examples are below We also saw many of these in the butterfly house during our walk through the rainforest |
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Unwelcome
wildlife as we waited after the tour |
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