bell frog

noun

1. any of several tree frogs having a bell-like call.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bell frog¹

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

He names seven species that he says would be extinct without Taronga's intervention: the Bellinger River turtle, the Lister's gecko, the Christmas Island blue-tailed skink, the Northern Corroboree frog, the Southern Corroboree frog, the yellow-spotted bell frog, the Booroolong frog.

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Back in 1995, one of the last known colonies of the endangered Green and Gold Bell frog delayed the construction of a multi-million dollar residential development in inner-city Sydney.

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A thriving community of yellow spotted bell frog has been identified in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales.

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The rediscovery of the yellow-spotted bell frog is a reminder of the need to protect natural habitats so "future generations can enjoy the noise and color of our native animals," said Frank Sartor, minister for environment and climate change.

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