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We get closer to the talking frog in 60 seconds!

One summer night, Dongdong Miao was sitting by a small pond next to the village when he saw a frog suddenly jump onto a lotus leaf and catch a mosquito in its mouth.

Dongdongmeow: "Tsk, tsk, such a quick move, an insect killer?"

The frog croaked softly, "Of course, otherwise how could it have such a reputation?"

Dongdong Meow: "But you squat by the water every day, don't you have any new tricks?"

Frog: "Do you need to be so fancy to catch insects? Mosquitoes, flies, and moths, all of them must come down obediently."

Dongdongmeow: "Okay, you just take care of these bugs. I'm annoyed just looking at them."

The frog raised his head and said, "Why don't you try it too?"

Dongdongmiao was stunned for a moment: "Don't tease me, I can't stick out my tongue."

Frogs are often called "guardians of the fields" and their existence is essential to the ecological balance.

Frogs patrol the edges of ponds and fields every night, catching thousands of pests.

In addition to mosquitoes, natural enemies of crops such as locusts, moths, and beetles will also become their targets.

Dongdong Meow asked the frog, "Aren't you tired of eating bugs?"

The frog croaked, "Not greasy. The more you eat, the safer the rice in the field will be."

Dongdongmeow: "What do you do during the day? Continue catching bugs?"

Frog: "No, I soak in the water during the day to conserve my energy." Dongdong Cat: "You guys really know how to enjoy yourself."

Frogs also have a special "weapon", which is their call.

The croaking of frogs on summer nights is not only a signal of courtship, but also a way to tell other frogs through sound that the environment here is suitable for life, thereby attracting more frogs to gather and protect the countryside together.

One day, Dongdong Cat tried to imitate a frog by squatting by the water. As a result, a mosquito bit its ear. It slapped it with its paw and almost fell into the pond.

Dongdongmeow shook his ears and complained: "How come you don't get bitten by mosquitoes?"

The frog laughed and said, "We are eating it, how dare it bite me?"

Dongdong Meow snorted, "I admit defeat. I just can't stand the way you stick out your tongues."

Frog: "I'll record a slow motion video for you next time."

Dongdongmeow: "Goodbye, I don't want to have nightmares at night."

Popular science knowledge here

1. A frog can kill nearly a hundred pests in one night.

Frogs catch about 50-100 pests every night, such as mosquitoes, locusts, moths and beetles, and are important guardians of farmland ecology. As "insect killers", frogs play an important role in natural ecology, maintaining ecological balance and reducing the threat of pests to crops.

2. Frogs’ skin can also “breathe” air.

Frogs not only breathe in air through their lungs, but also exchange gases through their skin. Frogs' skin can absorb water, which allows them to survive for a period of time without a water source. In addition, frog skin also has defense functions, temperature regulation, camouflage and alert functions, and male frogs' skin also has the function of attracting females and displaying territory during the breeding season.

3. Crying is a signal to your companions.

The calls of frogs are an integral part of their lives. Frog calls are not only a signal for courtship, but also a way for frogs to transmit "survival intelligence". Through their calls, they can inform other frogs of the location of their habitats, attract more of the same kind to gather, and jointly protect the ecological environment in the fields.

Review expert: Zhang Niya, associate professor of the Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Huazhong Agricultural University

Produced by: Dongdongmeow