Rare frog species depends on bats to survive: Scientists

Q.  Rare frog species in forests between Russia and Georgia depend on bats to survive. Name the species?
- Published on 23 Oct 15

a. Caucasian parsley frog
b. Red eyed tree frog
c. Dwarf frog
d. Golden tree frog

ANSWER: Caucasian parsley frog
 
A rare frog species found in hidden caves in forested region between Russia and Georgia are dependant on bats to survive. Caucasian parsley frogs display considerable preference for caves with bat colonies as insects breeding in bat waste provide good source of food. This study shows how important bats are for the ecology. It also demonstrates the importance of protecting bat colonies.

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