The Frog That Turns Its Bones Into Claws When Thre

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00:00Did you know there's a real-life wolverine in the animal kingdom?

00:03But instead of a mutant, it's a frog.

00:07Meet the hairy frog, also known as the horror frog.

00:12This isn't your average lily pad lounger.

00:15When this frog feels threatened, it does something absolutely wild.

00:20It intentionally breaks the bones in its own toes.

00:24These sharp bone fragments then pierce through the skin, creating makeshift claws.

00:30Yep, you heard that right.

00:32It turns its own skeleton into a weapon.

00:35It's like having emergency claws on demand.

00:39Scientists believe this is a defense mechanism to fight off predators.

00:44Once the danger passes, the bones retract and the skin heals.

00:49So next time you think about superheroes, remember the hairy frog,

00:54proving that nature is often more bizarre and incredible than fiction.

00:58Thanks for watching.

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