This frog, discovered in late 2008 in Colombian forests was a hopeful find. It was found alongside several other new species of frogs and salamanders. Though I'm sure not all of you are in love with amphibians, what's cool is that since they are sensitive to temperatures and climates, their existence is a sign of stability in the environment. It is also a reminder of how much we have yet to learn about our surroundings -- its hard to think such a distinct frog has never been seen before.
They belong to the Atelopus genus (do not have a species name yet)... the same as poison dart frogs. An earlier post, the blue poison dart frog, also belongs to this genus.
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