Rare 'cave squeaker' frog makes first appearance in decades - News Summed Up

Rare 'cave squeaker' frog makes first appearance in decades


A rare frog that has not been seen in decades and listed as possibly extinct has made a reappearance once again. Researchers in Zimbabwe said they have found four specimens of the Artholeptis troglodytes, known as the “cave squeaker,” in its known habitat of Chimanimani, a mountainous area in the east. CHIMP LEADER KILLED, EATEN BY HIS FORMER SUBJECTSHe said they have been looking for the cave squeakers for eight years. The cave squeakers were first discovered in 1962, but there were no other reported sightings of the elusive amphibian after that. She said a park management plan will be devised to protect the cave squeaker.


Source: Fox News February 04, 2017 14:47 UTC



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