Seven new frog species were hiding beneath Madagascar’s forest floor
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“Scientists have identified seven previously unknown species of diamond frogs in Madagascar by analyzing DNA from both modern and century-old museum specimens. This discovery sheds light on hidden amphibian diversity in the region.”
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