“A Glass Frog, whose transparent skin allows you see many internal organs. (Credits: Jaimie Culebras Wildlife)”
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Origins Weekly| For Skeptics on Instagram: "Glass Frogs are a type of tree frog with 120 known species. They are native to tropical forests in South and Central America. 🐸 The most interesting characteristic about these guys are their translucent bellies and chests. An observer can see their heart pump blood into their arteries and food the frog ate for the day(SWIPE TO SEE)….. For the full article, click the link in the bio! Search, “Why Is The Glass Frog So Special” @originsweekly Visit…
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A small tiny glass tree frog 🫶🏽
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Probably you’ve never seen such breathtaking creatures on earth. Yeah, this is really transparent frogs! Known to eat their own young! EEEK! The glass frogs belong to amphibian family Centrolenidae (order Anura). Among the several strange and captivating amphibians on our planet, very special are the Glass Frogs. While the general background coloration of most glass frogs is primarily lime green, the abdominal skin of some members of this family is translucent. The internal viscera…
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Above, the new glassfrog species (Hyalinobatrachium yaku) in life. Credit Jaime Culebras and Ross Maynard
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