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Seven new frog species discovered beneath Madagascar’s forest floor

Researchers used DNA from modern and century-old museum specimens to identify seven new species of Madagascar’s elusive diamond frogs, revealing hidden diversity that could inform conservation efforts as forest habitats decline.

Seven new frog species were hiding beneath Madagascar’s forest floor
Seven new frog species discovered beneath Madagascar’s forest floor
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Researchers used DNA from modern and century-old museum specimens to identify seven new species of Madagascar’s elusive diamond frogs, revealing hidden diversity that could inform conservation efforts as forest habitats decline.