A male chimbo rocket frog carries his tadpoles on his back in a stunning example of parental care. He will find a pool of water to deposit them in.

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Size: 4683px × 3122px
Location: El Oro, Ecuador
Photo credit: © Anton Sorokin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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