Eric Post, one of the researchers, points out that changes in the frequency of croaking help females better assess the surrounding conditions and choose the optimal time for reproduction, which is critically important for the successful survival of eggs and tadpoles.
Although scientists note that global warming may alter the timing of mating in frogs, the impact of these changes on population numbers remains not fully understood.
It is also worth noting that previous studies have mainly focused on the sounds made by males, while female vocalization has been overlooked. This calls into question the common belief that females are "silent choosers."
