Most frogs hop away from danger. But the hairy frog ? It brings its own weapons to the fight—literally. Known for its bizarre defense mechanism, this amphibian snaps its own bones to create claws that pierce through its skin. You read that right.

Also called the wolverine frog or horror frog, Trichobatrachus robustus is one of nature’s most intense amphibian species. Native to Central Africa, this species inhabits fast-flowing rivers, often near forests and agricultural lands.

It’s one of more than 600 African frogs, but few can match its mix of bizarre adaptations and concealed weaponry.

What Makes the Hairy Frog Hairy?

Hairy frogs develop hair-like structures on the sides of their bodies, but these aren’t real hairs. They’re actually tough strands of skin with short ridges, found

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