The Surprise Reappearance of a Rare Frog Has Scientists Leaping to Protect Its Habitat | Science
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The word “marsupial” typically evokes a kangaroo or perhaps a koala, something furry and warm-blooded that protects its babies in a pouch. But a surprising variety of creatures have evolved this unusual means of parental care, including crustaceans, seahorses—and frogs. With jaunty peaks sticking up from its eyelids that may help it camouflage as a …