Surprise: Egg-laying amphibian provides nutrient-rich “milk” to its young

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​ A 2024 Science study revealed that an egg-laying species of worm-like amphibian nourishes its young with a lipid-rich, milk-like substance.

The findings reported previously unobserved behavior and offer new insight into the species’ parental care and communication.

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