All hail the new transparent frog

Japanese scientists have created this cute-as-a-bug see-thru froggy.

the transparent frog is the result of breeding two specimens of Japanese brown frog (Rana japonica) that had a genetic mutation giving them pale skin. By selectively breeding their offspring, the researchers were able to create a frog that remains transparent for its entire life cycle. Most of the world’s known transparent creatures live underwater, and transparent four-legged animals are extremely rare.

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[#1 posted by Ape Lad , September 21, 2007 3:14 PM]

eeee--aaaawww! I have one very similar to this fellow visit me on my window each night. And, before anyone else says it: I for one welcome our transparent frog overlords.

[#2 posted by jenjen , September 21, 2007 4:24 PM]

why is that frog filled with peas?

[#3 posted by Ape Lad , September 21, 2007 5:19 PM]

Because they are delicious?
I thought those were eggs, but I'm probably wrong.

[#4 posted by Deus Ex Machinima , September 21, 2007 6:57 PM]

Next up: Hypno-Toad.

ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNO-TOAD.

[#5 posted by Dewi Morgan , September 21, 2007 7:56 PM]

iFrog!

[#6 posted by cha0tic , September 21, 2007 9:39 PM]

HANG ON. Follow the link. Scientists at HIROSHIMA University created a see through frog. They reckon they've got a glowing one as well.

I reckon scientists at Oak Ridge and Los Alamos were probably responsible for it.

Just like they were responsible for Godzilla :)

[#7 posted by Flying Squid , September 21, 2007 11:22 PM]

Do I have to hail it? Couldn't I just give it a friendly nod?

[#8 posted by moplin , September 22, 2007 7:19 AM]

Did you hear of the real cristal frogs in Ecuador: Centrolenella vireovittata.
http://images.encarta.msn.com/xrefmedia/sharemed/targets/images/pho/t172/T172812A.jpg

This frogs are a lot more beautiful.