Meet The Purple Frog, A Dinosaur-Era “Living Fossil” That Emerged Over 80 Million Years Ago
In 2003 , scientists described a new class of frogs – the first time such a find had been made among the anurans in around 70 years . Their pillage was a eldritch one , a purplish toad described as the “ coelacanth of frogs ” . Why ? Because it staunch from an ancient parentage that was wriggling around in the mud when dinosaur were still alive . With a bloated body and stubby arm , midget center , and a protruding hooter , the regal frog is n’t advance any beauty contests – but if you ’re a rooter of “ living dodo ” then this is the amphibian for you ....