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Have you ever seen a turtle frog (Myobatrachus gouldii)? Named for its uniquely shaped body—which resembles a turtle without a shell—this amphibian inhabits arid parts of southwestern . It can grow up to 1.9 in (5 cm) long. The turtle frog uses its muscular forelimbs and unwebbed feet to tunnel through the sand headfirst, digging burrows as far as 3.9 ft (1.2 m) underground.

Photo: Thomas Mesaglio, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist

via amnhnyc


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A photo of a turtle frog sitting on a fallen leaf. The animal is purpleish in color, with large black eyes and powerful forelimbs.
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