Fanged frog, 162 other new species found


	Fanged frog, 162 other new species found

vk2yoc

9-27-2009 7:13 AM

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vk2yoc says:

The site I clipped this from, is a very interesting one. Sad to think we could lose a lot of amazing animals before we even know they exist.

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9-27-2009 8:33 AM

chestnut501

That's a very nasty frog.

9-27-2009 9:03 AM

wiganfootie

How many species of frog are there?

9-27-2009 9:24 AM

vk2yoc

Over 4740 species have been described worldwide so far, I'm sure there are more yet to be found.

9-27-2009 12:26 PM

lollipop10

Wow. Thanks Vk2yoc.

9-29-2009 6:03 AM

celestialdancer

Thanks for the clip and link.

9-29-2009 11:40 AM

wiganfootie

Its hard to believe there are so many frogs thanks vkyoc and fantastic colours

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