Adorable Pictures Of The African Rain Frog, The Grumpiest Looking Frog In The World

They are as grumpy as they are tiny.

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• Published in Interesting
• November 21, 2022

A first glance at an African rain frog would make you wonder what made these creatures so sad and grumpy. However, their look doesn't necessarily mean they are actually sad; it's simply their natural look.

Native to the Southern Coast of Africa, these frogs live in 6-inch deep burrowed tunnels and, despite their tiny size, have the unique ability to stretch up to two inches long (approx. 5 cm). They belong to a burrowing species and reside on the fringes of forests.

These frogs do not necessarily need to be around water in order to survive. When confronted with a potential threat, they puff up and display an aggressive pose that also includes making their bodies expand to become bigger.

The increased body size helps the African rain frog become safer by making it harder to be fetched from its hole by predators. The female African rain frog discharges a sticky substance during the mating season to ensure the male's balance and prevent it from falling; this phenomenon is known as adhesive amplexus.

This shows the collaboration between males and females in the animal kingdom and what we, as humans, perceive as loyalty. Males and females complete each other in a lot of different ways.

1. "Sad black rain frog is really sad."

This poor boy can't even be grumpy anymore. He's so overwhelmed with sadness.

Fun fact: Female African rain frogs lay eggs inside burrows, and males guard the eggs until baby African rain frogs hatch.

2. Tiny as heck but also grumpy as heck.

You can't be this tiny and have that much grumpiness inside of you.

3. This one is constantly expressing his disappointment in you.

He's also disappointed in your past and future self.

4. Chilling on the moss and being as grumpy as always.

"Why do these damn humans keep bothering me all day. I just want to be left alone. I'm literally depressed."

5. The cameraman must have been a little concerned after being stared at with those eyes.

This chunky boy does not approve of the camera lights.

6. It's out to explore the world.

You can see the sadness in its eyes.

7. They all look super moisturized except for this grumpy boy.

Who's that Pokemon? Why is it so grumpy?

8. "🔥 Black rain frog in action 🔥"

The last thing you see before taking a deep nap.

9. There's a profound sadness about this one right here.

It's just staring into the abyss.

10. "Boi you better get out of my swamp before I stare at you like this for another 5 hours."

It's weird how they balance their bodies.

These frogs are definitely one of the grumpiest creatures in the animal kingdom. Can you blame them though? They see the state of the world and can't help but express grumpiness and sadness at times.

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