World’s Largest Frog: Working with Goliath Frogs

[bronxzoofrank]

Hi All,

Pac Man Frogs, African Bullfrogs and Marine Toads usually take center stage when talk turns to giant frogs. But the real goliath among them is, well, the Goliath Frog…

As a child, my information on the Goliath Frog, Conraua goliath, was limited to a few brief sentences hidden away in various books, but this was enough to spark my interest. Eventually, a life-sized sculpture of one at the American Museum of Natural History (please see photo) gave me some idea of just how impressive a creature it was, and my desire to learn more intensified. Happily, I found a job at the Bronx Zoo shortly after a group of Goliath Frogs arrived there from Cameroon, and I was able to indulge my passion. One of my new charges spanned 25 inches with legs extended…nothing, not even the enormous African Bullfrogs and Marine Toads (or, for that matter, Leatherback Turtles!) that I had already handled prepared me for the sight of that amazing animal.
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[dinosaurdammit]

I got to hold one once, i can say without a doubt it feels like a bag of wet sand and they make an odd noise like a bull frog when startled. I wish more zoos would have these guys, they are so amazing.

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by dinosaurdammit

I got to hold one once, i can say without a doubt it feels like a bag of wet sand and they make an odd noise like a bull frog when startled. I wish more zoos would have these guys, they are so amazing.

Well put! Yes, very rarely seen these days; too bad as they need attention, captive breeding; some relatives declining as well. Best, Frank