# WeWow on the Weekend

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Podcast: [WeWow](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wewow-5485939)
Published: 2026-04-04T07:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dennis and Reggie explore the fascinating world of newly discovered miniature amphibians. The episode features a deep dive into the biology of tiny, fluorescent-boned frogs found in Madagascar.

## Highlights
- Main idea: New species of miniature frogs, including Miniature, Miniscule, and Miniscule, have been discovered in Madagascar
- Scientific discovery: Researchers used acoustic tracking to locate these tiny amphibians by following their specific mating calls
- Biological anomaly: The pumpkin toadlet possesses fluorescent bones, a trait scientists believe may signal toxicity to predators
- Scale comparison: The smallest discovered species, Minnie Mum, is roughly the size of a single grain of rice or a staple
- Failure mode: Attempting to eat a pumpkin toadlet is dangerous due to its high toxicity levels

## Topics

Amphibians, Entomology, Zoology, Madagascar, Biological Discoveries, Miniature Species, Evolutionary Biology, Nature Science

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The Glow-in-the-Dark Bouncy Ball: Dennis demonstrates a new light-up toy, leading to a minor mishap in the dark.
- 3:10 — Listener Q&A: Dennis answers questions about birthdays, pigeon language, and how fish drink water.
- 5:20 — Inside Tinkercast Studios: A look back at favorite past segments and studio updates.
- 7:30 — An Unfroggetable Day at the Museum: A journey through a museum exhibit dedicated to new scientific discoveries in cold-blooded vertebrates.
- 14:00 — The Hall of Mini Frogs: Searching for tiny species that are small enough to fit on a human thumbnail.
- 20:30 — The Atlantic Forest Exhibit: Exploring the habitat of the pumpkin toadlet and its unique biological traits.
- 27:00 — The Pumpkin Toadlet Mystery: Discussing the toxicity and glowing bones of the pumpkin toadlet after a close encounter.

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