Australian Frogs

The quirky little creatures of the outback are sure to strike you as different in shape, attitude, and sound. The crackle of these tiny frogs sounds more like a child's windup toy than the vast midnight chorus that it is. Hidden so subtly in the dark grasses they sparkle in the fragrant air as floating bits of glistening dew settle on their soft green backs. You can see these little points of light reflecting like tiny stars hidden in the shadows upon the ground. The Outback is the vast, remote, arid area of Australia which is home to a diverse set of species, such as the kangaroo, emu and dingo. The concept of 'back' country, which initially meant land beyond the settled regions, was in existence in 1800. Crossing of the Blue Mountains and other exploration of the inland however gave a different dimension to the perception. The term "outback" was first used in print in 1869, when the writer clearly meant west of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. This sound uses the following file from Freesound: http://www.freesound.org/samplesViewSingle.php?id=104624