Tesco worker found rainforest tree frog in bunch of bananas

Tesco worker found rainforest tree frog in bunch of bananas

This is the tiny frog that travelled more than 4,000 miles on a bunch of bananas destined for sale in the UK.

It was discovered in a Blackburn branch of Tesco and a supermarket worker, unsure of what to do with the amphibian discovery, called the RSPCA.

The creature is usually found in the rainforest of the Dominican Republic.

Tree frog found in Tesco bananas (RSPCA)
(RSPCA)

“The amphibian must have had quite the shock when he emerged in a Lancashire supermarket considering he’s used to more tropical climates usually.”

Mr Greaves collected the stowaway and took him to Reptilia, a specialist exotics rescue centre in Ossett, West Yorkshire.

Tree frog found in Tesco bananas (RSPCA)
(RSPCA)

“That means he’s definitely a long way from home – more than 4,200 miles, in fact.

“He’s a little skinny following his ordeal but he should make a full recovery.”

Staff at Reptilia will continue to take care of the frog.

Tree frog found in Tesco bananas (RSPCA)
(RSPCA)

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