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A turtle without a shell? It is a frog
Western Australia’s turtle frog has a small head, short limbs and a rounded body. Its name comes from its resemblance to a shell-less turtle. It digs forwards into sand, and its young develop within eggs before emerging as frogs.
An external, swimming tadpole stage is not part of every frog’s life.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10