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Frog that looks like bird poo discovered in Papua New Guinea (www.telegraph.co.uk)

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[–] em2@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Oooh. "Disruptive coloration" sounds like a fun thread or community to create!

Those nestlings are likely not getting chased since eagles and owls hunt from a high vantage point or while flying. The nestlings spotted pattern helps them blend in with their surroundings/foliage.

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