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How evolution’s largest questions could be answered by Madagascar’s smallest creaturesMadagascar has many “mini” creatures. These include a recently discovered group of miniaturized frogs as well as the discovery earlier this year of the smallest reptile on earth—the Brookesia nana, or nano-chameleon, which is the size of a paperclip. Moina Spooner from The Conversation Africa spoke with Dr. Mark D. Scherz, an amphibian and reptile specialist who focuses on Madagascar, to explain what causes these animals to miniaturize.
Updated July 20, 20225 min read