Tiny, see-through froglets are starting to emerge at the Nashville Zoo after the zoo says it bred reticulated glass frogs there for the first time.
“We’re excited to share that reticulated glass frogs have been successfully bred at Nashville Zoo for the first time! A clutch of eggs was discovered in their habitat and carefully moved to our Amphibian Room for incubation. After five months as tadpoles, the first froglets are beginning to emerge,” the zoo said on social media.
The zoo also shared images of the froglets and described glass frogs as animals “known for their incredible transparency, which lets you see organs like their beating hearts.”
“This adaptation helps them blend into leaves and branches to avoid predators. The froglets will continue developing behind the scenes, with some eventually joining the Unseen New World exhibit and others supporting future breeding efforts,” the zoo said.
“Hop into Unseen New World to congratulate the parents!” the zoo added.
The post drew questions and congratulations from commenters.
“Is five months typical for incubation? Or does it take longer in captivity? I’m curious because I raise tadpoles that would otherwise dry up. But they take longer than scientists suggest. And I’m also here to say these babies are adorable!” one person commented.
“Love this!!! Congrats!!!” another wrote.
“The third pic looks like those sticky hand toys I used to throw at a window as a kid,” another commenter wrote.
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