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May 6, 2012
How Trree Frogs Cling to Overhanging Surfaces
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Reptiles & Amphibians Channel
How Trree Frogs Cling to Overhanging Surfaces
A research team has discovered that tree frogs adjust their posture to reduce the angle of their toe pads to avoid falling from an overhanging surface.



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