‘Kermit Sutra’ gets seventh amphibian mating position

Male Bombay night frogs rely on unusual, indirect sperm transfer

Bombay night frog

HEY, SUGAR   A male Bombay night frog, puffed up with a croak after mating, hovers near eggs, although he fertilized them by an indirect no-touch approach.

S.D. Biju

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A rare glimpse of the intimate lives of Bombay night frogs reveals unexpected biology, including a new style of mating embrace.