So, the news recently reported that scientists have discovered the existence of a (now extinct) enormous frog. Dubbed “Frog from Hell” by various news agencies, the 12″ long, 7 lb. amphibian is thought to have eaten small mammals with its sharp teeth [1]. The fossil was found in Madagascar. Although this fellow sounds pretty mean, I think the world would benefit from giant frogs. I really wish they were still around. There are some pretty big toads, though [2].

[1] http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/asection/la-na-frog20feb20,1,4030164.story

[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cane_Toad 

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