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Ep 1. Invisible Frogs and Venom

The Frog's Bollocks

CHAPTER

Blood, Camouflage, and Venom: Nature's Intriguing Adaptations

This chapter delves into the fascinating world of camouflage, focusing on glass frogs and their ability to regulate transparency by manipulating red blood cells. It further explores venom and toxins found in nature, explaining the difference between venom and poison and discussing the impact of hematoxins on prey and humans. The conversation also includes encounters with black mambas, snake behavior, and the potential medical research implications of studying glass frogs' blood clotting ability.

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