Video: 'Ninja frog' kicks flying hornets to protect eggs

The species Hyalinobatrachium valerioi is also known as the "ninja frog". Daddy ninja frog is responsible for protecting eggs.

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The ninja frog flew right into the hornets, which were closing in on their eggs.

Frogs use their feet to kick off threats, especially.

Male frogs protect the nest until the eggs hatch, they can even protect multiple nest eggs at the same time.

A fast and strong heartbeat, which can be seen through the transparent abdominal skin, shows how hard the frog is working.