Rainbow Toad Rediscovered, Photographed for First Time
"Extinct" amphibian seen for first time in 87 years.
Called the Sambas stream toad or Bornean rainbow toad, the elusive amphibian was last spotted by European explorers in 1924.
The toad has unusually long limbs and a pebbly back covered with bright red, green, yellow, and purple warts.
Like many other colorful amphibians, the toxic toad's appearance is likely a warning to potential predators, said Robin Moore, an amphibian expert with Conservation International.
"You can see the skin is rough, which usually indicates the presence of poison glands," Moore said.
"You probably don't want to put this in your mouth."
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Despite its flamboyant appearance, the rainbow toad is known from only three specimens and a black-and-white drawing from the 1920s.
Suspecting the toad might still be alive,
