Male Túngara Frog Calling within a Chorus (VIDEO)

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This is a male túngara frog calling within a chorus in Gamboa, Panama. Males gather in choruses to advertise for potential mates. Females approach male callers and show preferences for males based on call properties.

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[Credit: Amanda M. Lea]

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