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Frog Spit Behaves Like Bug-Catching Ketchup

Feb 6, 2017
Christopher Intagliata, a science reporter renowned for his insightful coverage of diverse scientific discoveries, dives into the fascinating world of frogs and their unique hunting methods. He explains how amphibians' saliva acts like a shear-thinning fluid, similar to ketchup, allowing them to expertly trap insects. Intriguingly, he also reveals how the frogs' eyeballs play a crucial role in the swallowing process, making their insect-catching technique not just effective, but truly remarkable.
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