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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Scientists discover orange toad species so tiny it can fit on pencil tip

Scientists have found a new orange toad species in Brazil that is so small it fits on the tip of a pencil, highlighting the need for more conservation efforts in the country’s mountainous forest areas.

The toad species, measuring less than 14mm (0.5in), was found deep in the cloud forests of the Serra do Quiriri mountain range in the southern Brazilian Atlantic Forest.

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