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Underwater Eggscape of Wood Frogs
Here are a couple photos of Wood Frog eggs taken underwater.
Posted in Natural History, Photography
Tagged Mating, wood frog
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An overdeveloped drive to mate?
In the frenzy of amphibian mating aggregations, strange mistakes can occur resulting in unusual and even grotesque pairings. Continue reading
Posted in Natural History
Tagged california newt, Frog, Mating, Natural History, pacific chorus frog, Salamander, wood frog
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Estimating amphibian abundance by counting egg masses
The unique breeding biology of wood frogs makes it easy for biologists to obtain population estimates. Continue reading
Posted in Natural History, Science
Tagged Frog, Mating, methods, Salamander, Science, wood frog
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Diversity of color in wood frogs
Female wood frogs can differ greatly in color, from dark brown to bright red. Continue reading
Posted in Natural History
Tagged Frog, Variability, wood frog
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Wood Frogs cling to Tiger Salamander
A male tiger salamander has come too close to the wood frog lek, and has been grabbed by several males. Continue reading
