Chinese researchers discover new species of toad

STORY: Chinese researchers discover new species of toad DATELINE: Dec. 2. 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lianshan Bijiashan Nature Reserve in south China's Guangdong 2. various of Verrucous Leaf Litter Toad 3. various of researchers 4. various of Lianshan Bijiashan Nature Reserve STORYLINE: Chinese researchers have confirmed the discovery of a new species of toad in south China's Guangdong Province. The new species of Verrucous Leaf Litter Toad was discovered in the Lianshan Bijiashan Nature Reserve in Guangdong. The findings have been published in the international academic journal Herpetozoa. The new species looks like a frog. It is small in size, and its dorsal surface is rough, and covered with numerous conical tubercles. It has a creamy white belly, dotted with distinct grayish-white and dark brown spots. It is difficult to be found as its color and pattern match its living environment very well. Its lifestyle is similar to those of no