Environmental Science
Impacts of Anthropogenic Noise on Acoustic Communication in Frogs
Quick fact
Some frog species, like the tree frog Hyla arborea, have been observed shifting the frequency of their calls upward in the presence of traffic noise, which can help them be heard over the low-frequency rumble of engines.
Why this is interesting
Imagine trying to have a romantic conversation at a rock concert—that's the challenge facing frogs near noisy highways and cities. How do they cope?