Why do Surinam toads give birth through holes in their backs?
Explore the extraordinary reproductive strategies of amphibians in this look inside the Natural History Museum’s amphibian lab. Discover how certain species, like the Surinam toad, utilize unique biological mechanisms to protect their offspring.
In this video, curator Jeff Streicher joins James Ashworth to examine the unusual life cycles of various frogs and toads. The discussion focuses on the specific biological adaptations that allow Surinam toads to carry developing young within specialized holes on their backs.
The footage provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Natural History Museum in London, an institution housing over 80 million objects, ranging from dinosaur bones to meteorites. Through this exploration, the complexities of amphibian reproduction and the science of herpetology are brought to light.
Source: Toads that give birth from holes on their back | A closer look at unusual amphibian reproduction
