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African Clawed Frog — printable fact sheet
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African Clawed Frog
Xenopus laevis
The African Clawed Frog is a fully aquatic amphibian native to sub-Saharan Africa, recognized by its smooth, slippery skin and distinctive clawed hind feet. This species has a flattened, streamlined body and no tongue or visible ears, adaptations suited for its aquatic lifestyle…
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- African Clawed Frogs were once widely used in human pregnancy tests because their hormones cause them to lay eggs when exposed to a pregnant woman's urine.
- African Clawed Frogs can regenerate lost limbs and organs, making them valuable for scientific studies. Unlike most frogs, they lack a tongue and use their clawed toes to tear apart food. They can also survive periods of drought by burrowing into mud and entering a state of dormancy.
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