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  Why glass frogs have see-through skin becomes clear in study

  

  theguardian.com

  While colour of body changes little, legs are more translucent to help amphibians to blend inThe mystery of why glass frogs have see-through skin has been solved, scientists say: the unusual feature is a type of camouflage.Glass frogs are found in tropical Central and South America, and get their name from their skin. Continue reading...

  amphibians animal behaviour biology environment science

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  Water beetles that survive being swallowed by frogs

  

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  The Animal Kingdom Should Have Father’s Day Too

  

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  A concerned clownfish father looking after his nest of tiny, orange eggs.Justin RhodesBecoming a parent brings...

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