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The common name comes from its bright read colour. When threatened the frog puffs itself up to a much larger size and secretes a thick substance that gums up predators eyes and mouth

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Maby because of its colour and its shape because they are quite round

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Q: Why did the Madagascar tomato frog get its name?
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Can you rent a Madagascar tomato frog?

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