Category: Amphibians
The species of frog, also known as the giant tree frog, is endemic to the rainforests of Northern Queensland, New Guinea, the Bismarck Islands, and the Admiralty Islands. It is the world’s largest tree frog is usually bright green in color. The white-lipped tree frog has a loud barking call, but makes a cat-like mew when distressed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-lipped_tree_frog
http://www.petsource.org/reptile-by-species/5078-white-lipped-frog.html
Swiss Army Skin
Amphibian skin is not covered in hair, feathers, or scales. It is thin and permeable, which allows them to actually breathe and drink through their skin! Their skin is not watertight, but they have mucous glands that produce secretions to help keep them from drying out Their skin also serves as a handy defense mechanism: nearly all amphibians have poison glands that make their skin toxic - and on top of that, it can even serve as a tasty treat after they shed it (yes, many amphibians eat their own sloughed off skin)!
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