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Cannibalistic bullfrog proposed as new state symbol

A cannibalistic bullfrog has been proposed as a new symbol for the state of Missouri. Meghan Kloth has more from Jefferson City.

Phillips said the idea came from a group of elementary school kids she talked to last spring. She doesn't think the fact that the bullfrog is a cannibal will affect the bill, although it may make floor disscussions more interesting.