The frog family Ranidae contains hundreds of species spread across the world. Surprisingly, this is the only species in Australia, and it lives only in a small swath of rainforest in the northeastern part of the country. Apparently it snuck across the channel separating New Guinea from Australia a long time ago when the land masses were closer together.

This particular frog was out on a drizzly night admiring the view from the edge of a pond on the grounds of Red Mill House when I first came across it. I was sure it would leap into the pond when it became aware of my presence, but instead it turned around and hopped up onto the grass, where I could get better photos. How very accommodating! I should have expected nothing less from a frog living around Red Mill House, an utterly delightful place to spend a night or three.

Here is a complete list of the reptiles and frogs I saw on this trip to Australia.