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3. actually, bats seem to be their main predator....

Wed Aug 2, 2023, 10:59 AM

Aug 2023

...and a particular species of frog eating bat, no less.

they can switch between synchronous and asynchronous choruses or use other acoustic tricks to fool the bats, apparently.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_cross-banded_tree_frog#Predators

a little more on the bats:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fringe-lipped_bat

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a new species of frog.... [View all] Gato Moteado Aug 2023 OP

actually, bats seem to be their main predator.... Gato Moteado Aug 2023 #3

I bet that you were delighted to see a new species Callalily Aug 2023 #2

yes! i want the new species to just keep coming Gato Moteado Aug 2023 #4

that 100mm range macro lens is great for small animals mike_c Aug 2023 #5

luckily it stays sharp even at f/22 or smaller..... Gato Moteado Aug 2023 #6