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Saving the Hellbender
Animals, Ecology, Nature maryb 9/6/19 Animals, Ecology, Nature maryb 9/6/19

Saving the Hellbender

The giant salamander is a crown jewel of Appalachia, but many populations are in decline. Scientists are working to find out why, before it's too late.

Read more at The Scientist: Saving the Hellbender, a Giant Salamander Under Threat.

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Goliath Frog Parenting
Animals, Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Nature maryb 8/12/19 Animals, Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Nature maryb 8/12/19

Goliath Frog Parenting

Researchers describe the first example of nest-building in an African amphibian, the Goliath frog, and suggest it's why they grow so gigantic.

Read my latest Animal Minds post: Giant Frogs are Attentive Parents.

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City Frog and Country Frog
Animals, Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Nature maryb 12/10/18 Animals, Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Nature maryb 12/10/18

City Frog and Country Frog

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Communication Breakdown: How Flies Hijack Frogs' Love Calls
Animals, Biology, Ecology, Nature, People maryb 11/1/17 Animals, Biology, Ecology, Nature, People maryb 11/1/17

Communication Breakdown: How Flies Hijack Frogs' Love Calls

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New on Nat Geo Weird & Wild: Hitchhiking Frogs
Animals, Ecology maryb 8/16/17 Animals, Ecology maryb 8/16/17

New on Nat Geo Weird & Wild: Hitchhiking Frogs

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