Ten “New” Species Of Amphibians Found In Columbia

When my kids and I make our regular jaunt to the aquarium, my four-year old’s favourite stop is the frogs. We can spend a good ten minutes (those of you with preschoolers and toddlers know how long that is!) watching the big poison-arrow frog display looking for the still, quiet creatures until someone spots a bright spot in the otherwise brown-filled cage.

Scientists doing a survey in Columbia have found ten new species of amphibians there. By “new,” they mean previously unknown to scientists. The tiny, beautiful creatures are considered some of the most vulnerable to changes in the environment from climate change to toxic contamination. But the discovery of new species is happy news for biologists concerned about preservation.

The Guardian offers a slideshow of the animals. Call your four-year olds over to the computer screen, cozy up and enjoy these little jewels of nature!

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