Pebble toad's rock and roll life

When confronted by a predator, some animals fight, others run while a few hide, hoping not to be noticed.



The pebble toad of Venezuela does something altogether different: it curls up like a ball and throws itself down the side of a mountain. By doing so, the tiny creature bounces down the rocks just like a rubber ball.



The pebble toad (Oreophrynella niger) is tiny, measuring just a few centimetres long.

Many thanks to WifeMotherMe for the video!