Couch's Spadefoots Mating (Scaphiopus couchii) Arizona - USA

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Couch's Spadefoots Mating (Scaphiopus couchii) Arizona - Breeds chiefly from May to Sept in periods of rainfall - Call sounds like anxious bleat of a sheep and can be heard for great distances to bring the sexes together

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Location: Arizona USA
Photo credit: © John Cancalosi / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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