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From the August 1995 issue of SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN

Frog Communication

by Peter M. Narins

This 640 x 428 pixel image shows that diverse media are exploited by frogs in propagating their calls. The female Malaysian tree frog (top) attracts the smaller males at night by tapping its toes on a reed. A male white-lipped frog from Puerto Rico (bottom) not only calls but also transmits vibrations through muddy ground. Nearby males entrain their thumps to others', creating a chorus.