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Unusual senses: The secret superpowers of amphibians and reptiles

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Briefings

A 2026 article reveals the Surinam toad possesses an exceptional hunting mechanism where it opens its mouth to swallow fish within a fraction of a second, despite having very poor vision and a flat body adapted to murky Amazonian waters. This ability allows it to hunt effectively in environments where visual cues are unreliable. The evidence provides a single, specific instance of this behavior but does not confirm if this is a universal trait across all Surinam toads or if it is a learned skill. No other species or specific anatomical adaptations are mentioned in the provided text.

Key points

• The Surinam toad opens its mouth to swallow prey in a fraction of a second, enabling hunting in murky waters despite having very poor vision.

Context and limitations

The evidence covers only one specific instance of the Surinam toad's hunting behavior and does not confirm if this is a universal trait across all individuals or if it is a learned skill.

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