goliath frog

British

noun

the largest living frog, Rana goliath, which occurs in the Congo region of Africa and can grow to a length of 30 centimetres

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When Cedrick Fogwan had his first encounter with the goliath frog he was impressed by its mighty proportions.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2023

The conservation work is starting to pay off, with the goliath frog returning to new rivers in the Mount Nlonako Reserve.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2023

For decades, the goliath frog has been over-hunted for food and the pet trade in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2023

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