WHILST some animals give birth to live young, others lay eggs.
For some species, fertilisation can happen inside the body or outside in the water. Nature is indeed full of surprises.
But is it true that there’s a toad where its young bursts from their mother’s skin?
Verdict:
TRUE
The animal in question is the Surinam toad, scientifically known as Pipa pipa.
Though it might sound unbelievable, this toad's babies actually grow inside the skin on their mother's back in one o
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