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

1 min read
Source: Livescience.com
"Fossilized Dinosaur-Era Frog Found with Full Belly of Eggs, Likely Killed During Mating"
Photo: Livescience.com
TL;DR Summary

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.

Share this article

Reading Insights

Total Reads

0

Unique Readers

1

Time Saved

3 min

vs 4 min read

Condensed

89%

62368 words

Want the full story? Read the original article

Read on Livescience.com