World’s 'loneliest' frog, Romeo, finally has his Juliet

FoxNews.com/Science ^ | Jan 16, 2019 | Christopher Carbone | Fox News

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The Sehuencas water frog has been living all alone in an aquarium in Bolivia for 10 years and researchers hadn't seen any of his species in the wild in a decade.

However, during a recent expedition to a Bolivian cloud forest, Global Wildlife Conservation and the Museo de Historia Alcide d'Orbigny rediscovered the Sehuencas water frog and rescued five – three males and two females – to bring into a conservation breeding program.

"It is an incredible feeling to know that thanks to everyone who believes in true love and donated for Valentine’s Day last year, we have already found a mate for Romeo and can establish a conservation breeding program with more than a single pair,” Teresa Camacho Badani, the museum's chief of herpetology and the expedition leader, said in a statement.

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[Red Badger]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmImNmdUDcI

Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry...................

[bk1000]

Okay, he’s a frog, but regardless, 10 years without companionship has got to be a drag.

[alancarp]

Curious...”rescued” sounds a lot like “kidnapped from their natural habitat”. Guessing it depends on whether you’re on a research grant?

[Trump_the_Evil_Left]

Yeah, but at least now Romeo should “get lucky”.... maybe.

[Enigo54]

[rockinqsranch]

I can hear her now....”KEEP THE GOVERNMENT OUT OF MY BEDROOM!” wearing her specific pink hat, and carrying a placard.

[Yo-Yo]

Yeah, but at least now Romeo should “get lucky”.... maybe.

"I wouldn't date you if you were the last frog..."

[Ciexyz]

Hopefully there’s no aggressive mating where they end up killing one another (like the original R and J.)

[bk1000]

“Hopefully there’s no aggressive mating...”

Well, its been ten years, so....

[Trump_the_Evil_Left]

Now we have to hope that his enticing, sexy dating profile helps him:

Romeo the Bolivian Frog Has a Dating Profile

[Trump_the_Evil_Left]

She is going to accuse Romeo of “toxic masculinity” and refuse to have anything to do with him.

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Yeah, but at least now Romeo should “get lucky”.... maybe.

I just hope the poor thing doesn't come down with "herpes"!

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"Herpetology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of amphibians (including frogs, toads, salamanders, newts and the gymnophiona) and reptiles (including snakes, lizards, amphisbaenids, turtles, terrapins, tortoises, crocodilians and the tuataras)."--source

[blueunicorn6]

Now, at last, I can sleep at night knowing that Romeo the frog can get his groove thing on.

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[Trump_the_Evil_Left]

Romeo's dating profile as he tries to get back in the game:

"Well, hi there. I'm Romeo. I'm a Sehuencas (pronounced "say-when-cuss") Water Frog and, not to start this off super heavy or anything, but I'm literally the last of my species. I know - intense stuff. But that's why I'm on here - in hopes of finding my perfect match so we can save our own kind (no pressure ;)).... As for who I'm looking for, I'm not picky. I just need another Sehuencas like myself. Otherwise, my entire existence as we know it is over (no big deal)."

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[dfwgator]

Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry...................

Came here for that.

[READINABLUESTATE]

They only have a lifespan of 15 years, so he better get busy.

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