Shillong, June 1 -- Researchers have made a surprising discovery right in the bustling city of Shillong: a new frog species, Amolops shillong, also known as the Shillong Cascade Frog.

This remarkable find, published in the latest Records of the Zoological Survey of India, proves that even urban environments can harbor hidden natural treasures.

Unlike most new species found in remote jungles, Amolops shillong was discovered in well-known areas like Mawlai, quietly thriving in Shillong's urban forest patches.

"This frog is a reminder that cities like Shillong are not empty of wildlife," stated Dhriti Banerjee, Director of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). "Urban areas still hold rich ecosystems, and protecting these green pockets is ...