Both images from Conservation International. “Why here’s the fellow. Wiry, fast, firm proud buttocks, reminds me of me.” – C.M. Burns Deep in the jungle primeval in Colombia, a couple of new species were discovered, a frog and two toads, to be precise. One of them, pictured above of the genus Rhinella, was dubbed, in an excellent publicity ploy, the “Mr. Burns” toad. Unlike that “Homer Simpson gene” from a few months ago, these scientists have a Simpsons alum to back up their gimmick. Here’s Dr. Robin Moore: "As for the new beaked toad, it is easily one of the…
Day: November 18, 2010
Quote of the Day
“Now son, on your first day of school I’d like to pass along the words of advice my father gave me.” – Homer Simpson “Homer, you’re dumb as a mule and twice as ugly. If a strange man offers you a ride, I say take it.” – Abe Simpson