Wood Frog Balsa Ornament balsa-insect sap and nectar from trees

sap and nectar from trees and plants

but they can also extract oxygen from the water through their skin and stay underwater for up to 5 hours

They are smart (as a fox) and athletic

Known as the unicorn of the sea

They got their name from Indigenous people

Wood Frog Balsa Ornament balsa-insect sap and nectar from treesThis frog freezes during the winter, literally. They produce a substance similar to antifreeze that keeps their cells safe, but the frog freezes externally. As the weather gets warmer, the wood frog thaws and then goes about its business as usual. Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted with non toxic acrylic paint by a cooperative of skilled artisans on Isla Solentiname, Nicaragua.