P732 CEEFAX 732 Mon 4 Nov 21:11/27 1/2 DEFORMED FROGS SPREAD ALARM IN MID-WEST A sharp incteasj in deformed frogs - some with missing legs or eyes - is spreading alarm in America's Mid-'est. Large numbers of the deformed frogs were first discovered in a wetland in Minnesota in August last year. The deformities included multiple or missing legs and feet and missing or oddly formed eyes. with a preponderance of deformities affecting the hind legs. One one-eyed frog was found with a second eye growing inside its throat. Niwsround 170 TV & Radio 600 Usjt Guide 199 Community 720 Next Page Diary Cmnty nfo ReligionP732 CEEFAX 732 Mon 4 Nov 22:14/07 2/2 DEFORMED FROGS SPREAD ALARM IN MID-WEST Since last year, Minnesota scientists working on the mystery have received 164 reports of frog deformities. These came from as far afield as Quebec and California and, recently, from both Denmark and Japan. Frog researcher Mark Gitnjs said thjti was historical evidence for deformities of this sort. But such occurrencies had been extremely rare. Frogs, with their permeable skins, are seen as key environmental indicators. Niwsround 170 TV & Radio 600 User Guide 199 Community 720 Next Page Diary CmntyInfo Religion