The goliath frog can grow as long as 32 cm (12.6 inches), and the largest adults (which are often females) can weigh 3 kg (6.6 pounds) or more. It is the world’s largest living frog species. Researchers suggest that the physical demands of moving rocks to prepare nest sites selected for stronger and larger individuals, which, over time, led to the frog’s large size.
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