Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Seven new frog species were hiding beneath Madagascar’s forest floor


Scientists have discovered seven new species of Madagascar’s elusive diamond frogs, using DNA from modern and century-old museum specimens to solve a long-running biological puzzle. The findings reveal surprising hidden diversity and could help protect these little-known amphibians as their forest habitats disappear.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on ScienceDaily

Read more on:

Photo of Madagascar

Madagascar

Photo of forest floor

forest floor

Photo of new frog species

new frog species

Related news:

News photo

Researchers differentiate new species of endangered baobab tree in Madagascar - EurekAlert!

News photo

Scientists discover new frog species in the Amazon’s flooded forests - EurekAlert!

News photo

Seven New Frog Species Uncovered in Madagascar After 12 Years of Research