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FROG WEATHERVANE
Leopard Frog Weather Vane, Leaping
by West Coast Weather Vanes
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Leopard Frog Leaping Weathervane
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Leopard Frog Weathervane
Leopard Frog Weathervane
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This Leopard Frog Weathervane is a variation on our standard Jumping Frog Weathervane. This Leaping Leopard Frog Weathervane is slightly plumper than his earlier counterpart that was based on the famous Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. To give it more visual interest we added optional gold leafed “leopard” spots. As its copper body darkens and eventually turns green, the gold leaf spots will add a nice visual contrast. Customer orders can be individualized so a variety of metals in various combinations can be used including copper, brass, palladium, and optional gold leaf. This individualization includes picking what color eyes their frog will receive. The close up (above right) shows the ruby red color that was chosen for this Leopard Leaping Frog.
Frogs are amphibians in the order Anura (meaning "tail-less", from Greek an-, without + oura, tail), formerly referred to as Salientia (Latin salere (salio), "to jump"). Most frogs are characterized by a short body, webbed digits (fingers or toes), protruding eyes and the absence of a tail. Frogs are widely known as exceptional jumpers, and many of the anatomical characteristics of frogs, particularly their long, powerful legs, are adaptations to improve jumping performance. Due to their permeable skin, frogs are often semi-aquatic or inhabit humid areas, but move easily on land. They typically lay their eggs in puddles, ponds or lakes, and their larvae, called tadpoles, have gills and develop in water. Adult frogs follow a carnivorous diet, mostly of arthropods, annelids and gastropods. Frogs are most noticeable by their call, which can be widely heard during the night or day, mainly in their mating season.
The distribution of frogs range from tropic to subarctic regions, but most species are found in tropical rainforests. Consisting of more than 5,000 species described, they are among the most diverse groups of vertebrates. However, populations of certain frog species are declining significantly.
A popular distinction is often made between frogs and toads on the basis of their appearance, but this has no taxonomic basis. (Members of the anuran family Bufonidae are called true toads, but many species from other families are also called toads.) In addition to their ecological importance, frogs have many cultural roles, such as in literature, symbolism and religion, and they are also valued as food and as pets.
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Ordering Information:
To place an order, please call us at (831) 425-5505.
At the time you call, we will provide you with an estimated completion date.
At the time the order is placed, a deposit of 1/3 is due. Upon receipt of the deposit, time will be reserved in our schedule. The balance is due when the weather vane has been completed and prior to shipping. Deposits can be made with Visa, MasterCard or check.
All West Coast Weather Vanes are custom made for the person who orders them.
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