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COSTA RICAN GIANT TOAD

COSTA RICAN GIANT TOAD

The oversized large bump behind the head is the parotid gland that produces a toxin that is poisonous to most potential predators....
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The oversized large bump behind the head is the parotid gland that produces a toxin that is poisonous to most potential predators.
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NIKON D300S

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settings

Aperture f/3.5 ISO 2500 Shutter 1/125 Focal Length 180/10

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upload_date

Jun, 2016

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127

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+3

Awards

Superb Composition

Absolute Masterpiece

Peer Award

Submitted to Photo Contests

Animals And The Night

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#costa rica #toad #amphibian

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