2021.11.04

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Frogs whip up drought-defying slime nests for their eggs

Mucus nest and sandpaper frog. Source: John Gould ( left ); NHP and Photoshot Science Source ( right )

Mucus nest and sandpaper frog. Source: John Gould ( left ); NHP and Photoshot Science Source ( right )

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