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Discovery of a new frog species in Costa Rica

A new species of nocturnal tree frog, fond of coffee, has been identified in Costa Rica.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A new species of tree frog, nicknamed the "spring frog," has been discovered in Costa Rica, according to a report by Wagner to AFP.

The coffee ecosystem poses a risk to these amphibians due to the use of pesticides, as reported by Le Devoir.

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