Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Newly Discovered Frog Species is a Kermit Lookalike

Scientists have discovered a new species of frog off the Caribbean slopes of Costa Rica. And although it wasn't playing banjo or hanging out with pigs and bears, it bears a striking resemblance to one of Jim Henson's most beloved characters.

Known as the Hyalinobatrachium dianae or Diane's Bare-hearted Glassfrog,  this new species is distinctive for its Kermit-like appearance with large, bulging eyes and bright green skin. It also has a transluscent belly through which one can see its functioning organs.

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