Australian scientist discovers ‘chocolate frog’ in New Guinea swamps

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An Australian scientist has discovered a new species of frog, the chocolate frog", in rainforest swamps of New Guinea.

Steve Richards, a frog specialist at the South Australian Museum, first found the spotted the cocoa-coloured creature in 2016 in incredibly challenging habitat.