What The Duck?!

Underrated animals: Turtle frog


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This tiny frog is pasty white, with big arms, a teeny head, and is — somehow — still absolutely adorable.

The turtle frog (Myobatrachus gouldii) can be found in a small part of south-west Western Australia.

They mostly live underground, and are one of only a few species of frog that burrow forwards instead of backwards.

Cast your vote for Australia's most underrated animal here:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-08-01/science-week-underrated-australian-animal-vote/105582104

Featuring:

  • Dr Paul Doughty, Western Australian Museum

Production:

  • Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer
  • Jacinta Bowler, Producer
  • Rebecca McLaren, Producer
  • Hamish Camilleri, Sound Engineer
  • Petria Ladgrove, Executive Producer

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