Gallery: Frogs Are Really Cool. Too Bad Humans Are Killing Them All

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    Luke Verburgt
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    The red-backed poison frog from the Amazon makes it clear it isn't to be trifled with.
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    Robert Puschendorf
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    The splendid leaf frog uses its massive feet to glide from tree to tree.
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    John Clare
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    True to its name, the imitating poison frog mimics another poison frog.
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    Andreas Nollert
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    Europe's green toad produces an "evil-smelling white secretion" from its skin when disturbed.
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    Weslei Pertel
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    Male yellow heart-tongued frogs use a pair of sharp tusks to wound their rivals.
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    Twan Leenders
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    This magnificent Borneo horned frog is one hell of an eater, taking down lizards, crabs, scorpions, and even small rodents.
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    Ewan Twomey
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    Peru's sky blue poison dart frog is in serious trouble due to habitat loss.
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    Alexander Haas
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    Male Borneo tree-hole frogs belt out a call that females can hear 160 feet away.
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    Miguel Vences
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    You might find adult, juvenile, and tadpole Malagasy climbing rain frogs all in one water-filled tree hole, suggesting that adults care for their young.
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