The fingernail frogs: Seven tiny new species of amphibians are discovered in India

After five years of extensive explorations in the Western Ghats in India, researchers have discovered seven new frog species, known as Night Frogs.

The adorable creatures are among the smallest in the world, and four of the new species are tiny enough to fit on a fingernail. 

Despite only just being discovered, the researchers warn that five of the new species are under direct threat of extinction, and urge environmentalists to set up conservation programmes immediately.

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