When threatened, a few African frogs can morph toes into claws
Monday, June 23, 2008 - 11:29
in Biology & Nature
Biologists at Harvard University have determined that some African frogs carry concealed weapons: When threatened, these species puncture their own skin with sharp bones in their toes, using the bones as claws capable of wounding predators. read more
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