Thursday, July 8, 2010

Inflatable female toads thwart sex
[ Thu, 8 Jul 2010 14:29:43 GMT ]

A cane toad couple mating. The male, on top, grabs the female in a hold known as amplexus that aligns the animals' reproductive excretions. Researchers recently discovered that inflatable female toads thwart sex by puffing up, making it easier for larger, more desirable male toads to knock puny, but persistent paramours off of a female's back.


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