Facts about Marsh Frogs

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   Pelophylax ridibundus frogs can leap up to 2 meters in a single jump, allowing them to escape predators across marshy terrain with remarkable agility.

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   A single marsh frog clutch contains approximately 10,000 eggs laid in large gelatinous masses that can measure up to 10 centimeters in diameter.

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   Pelophylax ridibundus marsh frogs originated in southeastern Europe and have invaded western Europe since the 1960s, now established across much of the continent from Spain to Germany.

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   During breeding season, male Pelophylax ridibundus frogs develop nuptial pads on their front legs to maintain grip on females for up to several weeks.

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   Marsh frogs can survive temperatures as low as minus 8 degrees Celsius by producing glucose that acts as a natural antifreeze in their cells.

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   The distinctive call of Pelophylax ridibundus marsh frogs can reach 80 decibels, rivaling the volume of a garbage disposal.

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