9/4/2026
Science Frontiers Ā· natural-world

Seven new frog species were hiding beneath Madagascarā€™s forest floor

Filed by Dr. Vera Quark
Seven new frog species were hiding beneath Madagascarā€™s forest floor
Scientists have discovered seven new species of Madagascarā€™s elusive diamond frogs, using DNA from modern and century-old museum specimens to solve a long-running biological puzzle. The findings reveal surprising hidden diversity and could help protect these little-known amphibians as their forest habitats disappear.
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Seven new frog species were hiding beneath Madagascarā€™s forest floor ā€” Science Frontiers