Meet The World's Largest Frog

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The goliath frog, also known as the giant slippery frog and goliath bullfrog, is the world's largest frog

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Native to Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon, it can grow up to 32 cm in length and weigh up to 3.25 kg

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Despite its remarkable size, it doesn't begin with a head start over other frog species

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Instead, its tadpoles are the same size as an average frog tadpole

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They sometimes move large stones and rocks weighing more than half their weight to create dammed ponds on sandy riverbanks 

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This high-effort nest-building behaviour could also be why the frogs grow so big, researchers say

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They are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and other animals

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If the goliath frog feels threatened or scared, they try to escape by jumping into water 

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