"Fossilized Dinosaur-Era Frog Found with Full Belly of Eggs, Likely Killed During Mating"

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A fossilized frog, dating back 100 million years and found in China, has been discovered with a belly full of eggs, making it the oldest such frog ever found. Researchers believe the frog was likely killed during mating, possibly drowned by a male during amplexus behavior. The discovery offers insights into the reproductive history of ancient frogs and sheds light on their survival strategies during the dinosaur era.
Topics:science#dinosaur-era#fossilized-frog#gravid-frog#paleontologist#paleontology#reproductive-strategies
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