An African frog the size of a fingernail has been found 5,000 miles from home at a British primary school.
The jumping amphibian, which had hitched a ride from the Ivory Coast on a bunch of bananas, was discovered by teachers at Heswall Primary School in the Wirral on Tuesday morning.
Staff at the school said they had been stunned to find the "tiny green stowaway", which was no bigger than a fingernail, among the box of fruit.
Acting fast, they scooped the creature up and placed it in a damp container before phoning the RSPCA.
RSPCA animal inspector Anthony Joynes, who later visited the school, said he believed the amphibian was "a very small species of tree frog".
He also praised school staff for keeping the it safe and said it had now been transferred to a "specialist keeper".
Writing on twitter, he said: "Collected this little fella today from @HeswallPrimary school, having been found on a bunch of snack-time Bananas! Has travelled from the Ivory Coast.
"Awaiting official ID but a very small species of tree frog I think. He's now with a specialist keeper.
"Thanks to @HeswallPrimary staff for looking after the little [frog emoji] until he could be collected.
"Providing a small enclosure, with moisture, warmth & a hiding place was spot on!"
Deputy headteacher Nicky Bolton said: "No one expected to find a tiny green stowaway in the class bananas when they opened them yesterday morning!
"A tiny green frog was hiding inside the packaging, which had travelled all the way from the Ivory Coast in Africa.
"After resting quietly for the morning in a damp container, he was collected by RSPCA officer, Anthony Joynes, who has already found him a new home with a specialist keeper.
"The children are eagerly waiting to find out what species he is!"
