Framed Print : Couch Spadefoot - Arizona, USA - Burrowing by backing into the ground by pushing dirt with their spades while rotating the body - Dry periods are spent in self-made burrows or those of gophers-squirrels or kangaroo rats - Breeds chiefly from May to
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Couch Spadefoot - Arizona, USA - Burrowing by backing into the ground by pushing dirt with their spades while rotating the body - Dry periods are spent in self-made burrows or those of gophers-squirrels or kangaroo rats - Breeds chiefly from May to
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Couch Spadefoot - Burrowing by backing into the ground by pushing dirt with their spades while rotating the body
Arizona, USA
Scaphiopus couchii
John Cancalosi
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22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.3cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Meet the Couch Spadefoot - The Master of DIY Burrows and Love Songs!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print captured by John Cancalosi, we witness the incredible skills of the Couch Spadefoot in action. This Arizona native knows how to make a cozy home for itself during dry periods by expertly burrowing into the ground using its spades. Talk about multitasking! Not only does this little amphibian possess impressive digging abilities, but it also has a knack for romance. Breeding from May to September during rainfall, these charming creatures serenade their potential mates with an anxious bleat that resembles a sheep's call. Their love songs can be heard echoing through great distances, ensuring that no potential partner is left unawares. The Couch Spadefoot is truly adaptable when it comes to habitat choice as well. From shortgrass prairies to thorn forests and even tropical deciduous forests, they can thrive in areas with low rainfall across North America. So next time you stumble upon one of these remarkable amphibians while exploring nature's wonders, remember their extraordinary talents - from building intricate nests to wooing their partners with melodic bleats. And don't forget to appreciate John Cancalosi's stunning photography capturing these amazing moments in wildlife history!
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