Thursday, July 14, 2005

Scientist finds billion-dollar frog


The Crucifix Frog Posted by Picasa
Mike Tyler discovered the unusual abilities of the notaden frog - also known as the holy cross frog or crucifix frog - by accident.

He found that the "big, fat and lumbering" creature - commonly found in Australia's driest areas -- secretes a fast-drying "frog-glue" when under attack.

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"I was collecting these frogs and they excreted this material over my fingers" Professor Tyler, from Adelaide, said yesterday.

After numerous attempts to wash the sticky substance off his fingers, Mr Tyler eventually had to scrape it off with a knife.
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