Scientists discovered a new frog – and what was in its belly surprised them

Scientists from the University of Delhi and Harvard have discovered five new tiny frog species in the eastern Himalayas, including the first of its kind in India that feeds on snails. The discovery doubles the number of known species in the Jingophrys group.

Scientists from the University of Delhi and Harvard University have discovered five new species of tiny crested frogs in the eastern Himalayas after five years of fieldwork. The discovery doubles the number of known species in the Jingophrys group. Among the species, a first-of-its-kind frog in India that feeds on snails was found, named "Jingophrys tanogogo." The study was published in the journal Royal Society Open Science and highlights the significant role of the Himalayas in frog evolution. DNA analyses showed rapid development of multiple species in parallel with the uplift of the ridge and the shaping of the Asian monsoon. Local tribes assisted in the field, and some species were named after them.

Scientists discovered a new frog – and what was in its belly surprised them