The Frog That Hides Its Blood

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How a Glassfrog Becomes Transparent

A sleeping northern glassfrog becomes two to three times more transparent by hiding almost 90% of its circulating red blood cells in its liver. (27.5s)

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The Frog That Hides Its Blood

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