Tropical spider eating a treefrog C016 / 7757
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Tropical spider eating a treefrog C016 / 7757
Tropical spider eating a treefrog. Large Brazilian wandering spider (Phoneutria sp.) eating a Shreves Sarayacu treefrog (Dendropsophus sarayacuensis). Photographed in Yasuni National Park, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador
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Amazon Amazonian Amphibian Amphibians Arachnid Arachnids Brightly Colored Brightly Coloured Caught Colorful Colourful Eating Ecuador Ecuadorean Ecuadorian Eyes Feeding Feet Foot Forest Frog Herpetological Herpetology Latin America Predator Predatory Prey Rainforest South America South American Spider Spiders Toes Tree Frog Treefrog Tropic Tropics Yasuni National Park Banana Spider Brazilian Wandering Spider Dendropsophus Sarayacuensis
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This print captures a dramatic moment in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. In this image, a large Brazilian wandering spider, also known as a Phoneutria sp. , is seen devouring its prey - a vibrant Shreves Sarayacu treefrog (Dendropsophus sarayacuensis). The photograph was taken in Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, showcasing the incredible biodiversity found within this tropical paradise. The contrasting black background emphasizes the colorful fauna and flora present in this ecosystem. The spider's eight legs delicately grip onto a leaf while its predatory instincts take over. Its keen eyes focus on its meal, ready to strike with precision. The brightly colored treefrog stands out against the lush green leaves surrounding it. This amphibian's fate has been sealed by nature's cycle of life and death unfolding before our eyes. This image offers an insight into the intricate web of interactions that occur within rainforests like Yasuni National Park. It highlights both the beauty and brutality of nature, reminding us of how different species coexist and rely on each other for survival. Photographed by DR MORLEY READ/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, this stunning print serves as a reminder of the wonders that can be found in remote corners of our planet and encourages us to appreciate and protect these fragile ecosystems for future generations to come.
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