CNN —Scientists in Western Australia have found a tree frog which is bright blue, rather than the usual green, due to a rare genetic mutation. This is the first time a blue color mutation has been recorded in the magnificent tree frog, according to AWC. “Very occasionally, a green frog is missing yellow pigment in its skin, and it results in an entirely or mostly blue frog,” she said in the statement. “I’ve seen tens of thousands of frogs over the years, and only seen one blue frog - and it was nowhere near as spectacular as this magnificent tree frog. That’s the great thing about working in the Kimberley – you never know what rare wildlife you’re going to see each day.”

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Persons: ”, Jake Barker, Jodi Rowley, “ I’ve, Barker, “ They’re, Kimberley – Organizations: CNN —, Australian Wildlife Conservancy, Australian Museum Locations: Western Australia, Kimberley, Australia’s Northern Territory