Fanged frogs found!!

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Fanged-Frog Pictures: 9 New Species Found

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Australia has a species of frog with very similar bone protrusions also from its lower jaw, which has been known about for a long time. It is called the Tusked Frog, Adelotus brevis check it out. I think what is exciting is nothing to do with the 'fangs' just that the frogs are new to science.
 
In all the times I've had to relocate Adoletus brevis for work I've never once remembered to look for the 'tusks' annoys me a little because every time after I've released them I'll remember half a day later, very frustrating.

I agree with GeckP I love that these new animals are still being discovered, I remember one a few years ago, black with bright purple rings as markings, I don't remember where it was found, but it looked gorgeous
 
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