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A New Species of Frog Has Been Discovered in the Amazon, It Hides With a Frog on Its Back.

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Gastrotheca Mittaliiti, Newly Discovered Frog Species ©afp Photo

A small species of frog that can develop its eggs in a natural pouch on its back has been officially described by researchers. The Peruvian Amazonwhich increases the recorded number of amphibian species in one of the most productive mountain areas in the South American region. The discovery, announced in early April 2026, was published … Read more

This 6-meter-long fish travels 7,000 kilometers round trip to catch it. Amazon communities unite to save it | CNN

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The dorado, or carved catfish, is named for its gold-silver scaleless skin.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series dedicated to reporting on the environmental problems facing our planet, as well as solutions. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative has partnered with CNN to drive awareness and education on important sustainability issues and promote sustainable practices. When the annual rains return to the Amazon, the raging … Read more