DO YOU KNOW ?
We have read about continental drift theory in geography and the various evidences in support of this theory.
But do you know about a recently discovered evidence that supports this theory ?
Indian scientists have discovered a new species of frog that has a snout-shaped nose, evoking comparisons with the Purple frog that took the world by storm when it was discovered in 2003.
The frog, a soil-dwelling species, has been named N. Bhupathi (a frog with the face of a pig).
Bhupathi inhabits the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu.
The discovery is significant as it constitutes additional evidence in favour of the theory of continental drift.
The Purple frog is an inhabitant of Seychelles, and the discovery of Bhupathi’s purple frog in India suggests that the Indian subcontinent was part of the ancient landmass of Gondwana before splitting from Seychelles 65 million years ago.
