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      • © 2010 National Geographic; Video: Michael S. Caldwell

        Frogs Shake Booties Before Fights

        June 2, 2010—In behavior never before recorded by scientists, male red-eyed tree frogs are shown shaking their rumps and entire bodies to show dominance. The shaking often precedes wrestling between the two males.

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