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Frogs and toads

Kiew Bong Heang

Malaysia has more than 165 species of frogs and toads, which live mainly in the rainforest and in wetland areas. There are a number of endemic species, some unique to Peninsular Malaysia, others to Sabah and Sarawak. Among the unusual frogs in Malaysia are three species of tree frogs which can 'parachute' from the tree canopy to the forest floor, and another species whose eggs develop directly into froglets.

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  • Malaysian species
  • Habitat
  • Defence
  • Large and small
  • Poisonous toads
  • Frog wars
  • Conservation
Frog

A Mah Meri carving of a powerful frog holding aloft an evil scorpion.