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Meet Costa Rica's tiny 'coffee frog,' a nocturnal species found living among coffee shrubs

Source: Times of India
Category: Science
Region: Germany
Published: August 08, 2026 at 16:47

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A remarkable discovery in Costa Rica reveals a diminutive nocturnal frog inhabiting the coffee plantations. Measuring less than four centimeters, this unique species relies on small insects for food and foliage for protection. Essential to its lifecycle are local streams, which face risks from pesticide runoff. This finding not only emphasizes the rich biodiversity in agricultural settings but also the urgent need for conservation initiatives.

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