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Rare frog discovered in Arunachal that builds its own 'house'
short by Sourav Kumar / on Wednesday, 22 April, 2026
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has discovered a unique mud-nesting frog in Arunachal Pradesh that builds its own "house" by creating underground nests in leaf-littered forest floors. Named Limnonectes motijheel, after Motijheel Lake in Namdapha Tiger Reserve, it measures 2.3-3.5 cm. The species is also distinguished by a fanged jaw and highlights the region’s rich amphibian diversity.
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