Washington, May 28 (PTI) A new glass frog species with transparent skin through which its beating heart is visible has been discovered by scientists who warn that the amphibian may already be at threat of extinction. The frog (Hyalinobatrachium yaku), discovered in the Amazonian lowlands of Ecuador has unique physical and behavioural traits. Glass frogs need pristine streams to breed in, researchers said. "We dont yet know enough about the new species to establish whether it is would be officially deemed as threatened," he said. PTI MHN MHN

Source: India Today May 28, 2017 12:11 UTC