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New frog species found on Sado Island

BY RYOKO TAKEISHI STAFF WRITER

2012/12/27

A newly recognized species of frog named "sadogaeru" (Provided by Ikuo Miura)

A frog discovered 15 years ago on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture is a new species, researchers say.

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