A rare and captivating look at the Malabar Gliding Frog (Rhacophorus malabaricus) in action! Native to the Western Ghats of India, these bright green amphibians are famous for their ability to leap and glide up to 10 meters between trees using their webbed feet.

In this footage, watch the frogs perform their mating ritual and ingeniously create a foam nest suspended above water. This clever adaptation keeps eggs safe from predators until monsoon rains wash the tadpoles into ponds and streams below.

The Malabar Gliding Frog is not just visually striking — it’s also an indicator species, meaning its health reflects the condition of its forest habitat. Conservationists consider its behaviour a vital sign of ecosystem balance.

The Malabar Gliding frog, known by the scientific name Rhacophorus malabaricus or other species in the genus Rhacophorus, mating and nesting. In the pictures you can see a reproduction process, which includes the creation of a foam nest for the eggs. The male rides on the female's back in a position called a wide, engaging her with the limbs to stimulate the release of the eggs, which are then externally fertilized by the male.

Foam nest protects eggs from danger. It's made of gosma and air, keeping eggs safe in humid and tropical places. This helps eggs survive until hatching.

Contact licensing@newsflare.com to licence of this video.