First line of defense...Blend in

[Prajwal J Ullal]

ID: Tiger toad

One of the best behaviour observed while encountering these endemic, critically endangered, species of Tiger toad was that when it becomes uncomfortable due to presence of any unknown thing, in its close proximity, it tries to borrow itself into any of the tightest crevices, irrespective of the size. Here is one example of it, where it tried to flatten itself to hide behind the protrusion of the rock.

EXIF:
Canon 550D
Canon 100mm macro
F/16
Shutterspeed 1/125
ISO 400
Handheld, external flash fired

Location: Amboli

[Mrudul Godbole]

Nice observation. Liked the low angle. The small rock give an idea of its size. Good eye contact. Is that a spider web on the right behind it? Nicely captured. Thanks for sharing.

[Prajwal J Ullal]

Yeah, it seems so, I guess a strand of a web, something that was left behind. It was drizzling when I took the pic, but cudnt get the water droplets :(

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Very nice. The rock below is clearly illuminated. I would have preferred more space at the bottom than the top. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi