Researchers confirm new Nyctibatrachus kali night frog in Western Ghats
Scientists just discovered a new night frog called Nyctibatrachus kali (or Kali night frog) in the forests of Karnataka's Western Ghats.
Found in the Kali River basin, this little amphibian was confirmed as a brand-new species using DNA tests and sound analysis.
The Western Ghats are already famous for their unique wildlife, and this find adds to its collection of at least 253 amphibian species, most of which you won't see anywhere else on Earth.
Misidentification corrected, Kali river basin threatened
At first, researchers thought this frog was an existing species spotted back in 2014, but new technology helped set the record straight.
The discovery also highlights why protecting places like the Kali River basin is so important: development projects could threaten habitats before we even know what lives there.