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Researchers in Africa have discovered a new species of frog – and it’s the largest they’ve seen in more than 100 years.
The African bullfrog – Pyxicephalus beytelli – measures nearly a foot long, according to South Africa’s North-West University. It’s also different than other bullfrogs in that it’s bright yellow and lime green with blue spots and a white vertebral line running down its body, researchers say. What’s more is it has sharp, ferocious teeth and a pair of bony protrusions coming out of its lower jaw, says North-West Professor Louis Du Preez.
“Their teeth really stand out, and we are excited to learn more about their feeding habits,” Du Preez says of the frog, which is only the fourth species of bullfrog discovered in Africa. “I can promise you that this frog has a big bite.”
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