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This Frog Can't Hear Its Own Calls

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The Mysterious Silence of the Pumpkin Toadlets

This chapter explores the fascinating phenomenon of pumpkin toadlets, who make low calls to attract mates, but are not able to hear the sounds they produce. It discusses the research conducted by Sandra Gute and her colleagues to confirm this finding and explores possible explanations for this behavior.

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