Coverage dated December 21, 2022
Sleeping glass frogs hide by storing most of their blood in their liver Headline from Science News
Glass frogs snoozing among leaves blend in by hiding almost all their red blood cells in their liver until the tiny animals wake up.
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Sleeping glass frogs hide by storing most of their blood in their liver ↗ (opens Science News) Published Dec 21, 2022
Science News's feed description Glass frogs snoozing among leaves blend in by hiding almost all their red blood cells in their liver until the tiny animals wake up.
NBC News
Glass act: Scientists reveal secrets of frog transparency ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Dec 21, 2022
Same headline from 2 more outlets NBC News's feed description Using light and ultrasound imaging technology, researchers discovered the secret: While asleep, the frogs concentrate, or “hide,” nearly 90% of their red blood cells in their liver.
Science Alert
Glass Frogs Turn Transparent When They Sleep... By Hiding Almost All Their Blood ↗ (opens Science Alert) Published Dec 21, 2022
Science Alert's feed description When you're just a wee squishy frog trying to make your way in the wild jungles of Central and South America, you need to have some survival tricks up your clammy little sleeve.
Courthouse News Service
Glass frogs divert blood during sleep to become transparent, study finds ↗ (opens Courthouse News Service) Published Dec 21, 2022
Courthouse News Service's feed description New research says that glass frogs can regulate their blood flow and increase transparency during sleep for protection against predators.
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