New ‘gold’ frog species measuring less than an INCH long and with elongated toes is discovered by scientists exploring a remote Ethiopian mountain


A new species of puddle frog has been found in a previously unexplored mountain in southwestern Ethiopia.

The creatures have characteristics that are easily distinguishable from other Ethiopian puddle frogs, such as a slender body with long legs, elongated fingers and toes, and a golden tint.

DNA sequencing of tissue samples taken from the minute frogs by a team at NYU Abu Dhabi confirmed that it was genetically different from any other species.

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