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Skyler Ware

Newly discovered toads skip the tadpole stage and give birth to live 'toadlets'

A close-up of a brown spotted toad.

Scientists have identified three new toad species that give birth to live "toadlets" rather than laying eggs.

All three species are part of the Nectophrynoides genus, also known as "tree toads," which is a group known for birthing live baby toads that skip the tadpole stage. Previously thought to be one species with a large population and habitat range, these smaller, more fragmented species may require additional conservation measures, researchers wrote in a new study.

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