The Sounds of Science
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 11:21
in Biology & Nature
Behold Huia cavitympanum: the only frog species that can communicate through ultrasonic calls too high-pitched for humans to hear. Two scientists made the discovery by camping out with recording devices in the frog's native island of Borneo. Bonus points go to the guy who was "bitten by leeches and woke up several mornings soaked in blood." Also in today's links: a reason to switch up your music, what to do with too many chicken feathers, and more. read more