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Pumpkin Toadlet: Neither Pumpkin, Nor Toad

Pumpkin Toadlet: Neither Pumpkin, Nor Toad

FromShort Wave


Pumpkin Toadlet: Neither Pumpkin, Nor Toad

FromShort Wave

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Dec 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Being small has its advantages - and some limitations. One organism that intimately knows the pros and cons of being mini is the pumpkin toadlet.As an adult, the animal reaches merely the size of a chickpea. At that scale, the frog's inner ear is so small, it's not fully functional. That means the frog's movements seem haphazard. Today, with the help of Atlantic science writer Katie Wu, we investigate: If a frog can't jump well, is it still a frog? (encore)Read Katie Wu's piece in The Atlantic, A Frog So Small, It Could Not Frog.
Released:
Dec 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.