Channel: Cambridge University

Category: Education

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Description: Scientists have discovered six new species of frog the size of a thumbnail in the forests of Mexico, with one earning the distinction of Mexico’s smallest frog. All six species are smaller than a British 1p coin - around 15mm long - when fully grown. Adult males of the tiniest of these species, named Craugastor candelariensis, grow to only 13mm. Learn more: bit.ly/3xX5N14