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UKHairy frog
/hˈeəɹi fɹˈɒɡ/
/hˈɛɹi fɹˈɑːɡ/Hairy frog
[NOUN]1
a Central African species of frog with sharp claws it can protrude through its skin to use as weapons
What is a "hairy frog"?
A hairy frog, also known as the horror frog or wolverine frog, is a unique species found in Central Africa. What sets it apart is its unusual defense mechanism - when threatened, it can break its own bones and push them through its skin to form sharp claws, resembling hair. This remarkable adaptation allows it to effectively ward off predators and defend itself in its habitat.
Examples
1. The hairy frog is also known as the Wolverine frog.
2. Hairy frogs use claws to defend themselves, which is not extraordinary in and of itself.
3. Speaking of Wolverine, this Hairy Frog can break its bones and shove them out its fingers to make claws.
4. Researchers at Harvard University looked at some preserved hairy frogs to try and figure out how these unusual claws work.
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