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When in danger, this and several other African frogs have a bizarre defense — claws hidden entirely within the toe can burst through the skin. The bony claw in the middle is stained red; surrounding it are tissues that help keep the claw in place until needed. Credit: David C. Blackburn

When in danger, this and several other African frogs have a bizarre defense — claws hidden entirely within the toe can burst through the skin. The bony claw in the middle is stained red; surrounding it are tissues that help keep the claw in place until needed. Credit: David C. Blackburn

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