Friday, November 30, 2012

A Turtle Without a Shell?

Common Name: Turtle Frog
Scientific Name: Myobatrachus gouldii
Status: Least Concern
Have you ever wondered what a turtle would look like without a shell? Perhaps this frog will give you a good idea. It’s true, there are no turtle species without shells, but this frog has a head and body that looks so very similar to a turtle’s. Almost kinda cute!

The turtle frog, Myobatrachus gouldii, is found in southwest Australia and is a pinkish-colored frog with stumpy, strong legs and a large, squishy-looking body.

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