Monster frog fossils found in Madagascar related to South American horned frogs
The Associated Press
This artist rendering shows a Beelzebufo facing off against the largest known living Malagasy frog, Mantydactylus ampinga. A full-length pencil provides size perspective.
This artist rendering shows a Beelzebufo facing off against the largest known living Malagasy frog, Mantydactylus ampinga. A full-length pencil provides size perspective.
It was intimidating enough that scientists who unearthed its fossils dubbed the beast Beelzebufo, or Devil Toad.
But its size — 10 pounds and 16 inches long — isn’t the only curiosity. Researchers discovered the creature’s bones in Madagascar. Yet it seems to be a close relative of normal-sized frogs who today live half a world away in South America, challenging assumptions about ancient geography. -- Continue at KansasCity.com
This artist rendering shows a Beelzebufo facing off against the largest known living Malagasy frog, Mantydactylus ampinga. A full-length pencil provides size perspective.
It was intimidating enough that scientists who unearthed its fossils dubbed the beast Beelzebufo, or Devil Toad.
But its size — 10 pounds and 16 inches long — isn’t the only curiosity. Researchers discovered the creature’s bones in Madagascar. Yet it seems to be a close relative of normal-sized frogs who today live half a world away in South America, challenging assumptions about ancient geography. -- Continue at KansasCity.com
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