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For us humans, having a conversation in a crowded room is challenging – it’s often called the cocktail party problem. The mix of sounds arriving at our eardrums needs to be analyzed to pick out the ...

All over the world, different types of frogs call out in various ways to warn others or attract mates Olivia Ferrari Different species of frogs call out in various ways, and they may sound like ...

For us humans, having a conversation in a crowded room is challenging – it’s often called the cocktail party problem. The mix of sounds arriving at our eardrums needs to be analysed to pick out the ...

Tree frogs use a kind of seismic vibration to shake off unwelcome rivals, new research finds. IN WHAT APPEARS TO be a tantrum, red-eyed tree frogs of Central America use vibration to ward off ...

Researchers have discovered that a frog that lives near noisy springs in central China can tune its ears to different sound frequencies, much like the tuner on a radio can shift from one frequency to ...

Ever tried picking someone up at a loud, crowded bar? It’s not easy – not only may they not hear your fabulous pick-up line, but getting them to recognize that you’re a compatible mate with your witty ...

Female American green tree frogs use their inflated lungs to dampen the mating calls of other species so they can pick out the ones from males they may mate with. Male frogs use mating calls, ranging ...

Some birds and insects sound like frogs, and several frogs sound like birds, insects and other weird things. Frog or not? Test your knowledge Some sound like motorbikes and others are confused with ...