6-Nov-2025
Three new toad species skip the tadpole phase and give birth to live toadlets
An international team of researchers have identified three new species of enchanting, pustular, tree-dwelling #toads from Africa. Their solution for having offspring away from water? Skipping the tadpole phase altogether, and giving birth to live #toadlets.

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1104778

#science #evolution #development #amphibians