A blue frog was spotted in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, in August 2024. (Source: CTV News)


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Jacinthe Belliveau’s routine walk in River Philip, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, turned into an extraordinary discovery when she stumbled upon a rare sight—a vibrant blue frog. What started as a simple mushroom foraging trip quickly became an unexpected adventure.
Belliveau was casually scanning the forest floor when she noticed something out of the ordinary. At first glance, it seemed like a small piece of blue plastic, but as she approached, she realized it was a frog. "I just happened to see what I thought was a little piece of blue plastic, and as I got closer it was the shape of a frog and it was blue," Belliveau recounted. Her initial surprise quickly turned into fascination as she confirmed it was indeed a blue frog.

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She immediately began taking photos of the unique creature. The frog, which appeared to be perfectly still, seemed to tolerate the impromptu photo session for a while. Eventually, it made a few hops and disappeared into a hole in the ground. "It was really cool to see," Belliveau said, reflecting on the experience.

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When she returned home, Belliveau shared her find with her husband, a biologist. His reaction mirrored her amazement. “I had never seen one before, and I didn’t realize how rare it was either,” she noted. Intrigued by the discovery, she did some research and learned more about the frog’s unusual coloration.

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Belliveau speculated that the frog might be a batrachian, commonly known as a green frog, but with a twist. The blue appearance seemed to be due to a lack of the typical yellow pigmentation that usually gives these frogs their green colour. This rare pigment loss made the frog’s appearance a remarkable anomaly.

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Reflecting on the encounter, Belliveau expressed her appreciation for the moment. “It is really neat. I think I didn’t realize how rare it was, so I just appreciate the moment, and being with this little creature that was a different colour,” she said. Her experience is a reminder of the surprising and often overlooked wonders of nature.

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