'X-Men' frogs sprout claws on demand
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 10:49
in Biology & Nature
At least 11 species of African frogs carry a built-in concealed weapon — they can sprout claws on demand to fight off attackers, according to a report from U.S. researchers.
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