Friday, 11. October 2002

Scientists Spy Dozens of New Frog Species in Sri Lanka


On a global scale, the amphibian population has been waning. But according to a report published today in the journal Science, researchers have discovered more than 100 new species of frogs in the rainforest of Sri Lanka. The scientists say the find classifies the island as "an amphibian hot spot of global importance."

¬> <a href="www.sciam.com"target="_blank">Scientific American

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