Underrated animals: Turtle frog

06/08/2025 6 min
Underrated animals: Turtle frog

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This tiny frog is pasty white, with big arms, a teeny head, and is — somehow — still absolutely adorable.The turtle frog (Myobatrachus gouldii) can be found in a small part of south-west Western Australia.They mostly live underground, and are one of only a few species of frog that burrow forwards instead of backwards.Cast your vote for Australia's most underrated animal here:https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-08-01/science-week-underrated-australian-animal-vote/105582104Featuring:Dr Paul Doughty, Western Australian MuseumProduction:Ann Jones, Presenter / ProducerJacinta Bowler, ProducerRebecca McLaren, ProducerHamish Camilleri, Sound EngineerPetria Ladgrove, Executive ProducerStream the brand-new series Dr Ann's Secret Lives on ABC iview.