| American Toads Reproduction | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 2157 |
| Catalog #: | 518007 | |
| Clip Number: | 518007-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 514 1895 | |
| Timecode: | 07:13:19 - 07:13:49 | |
| Location: | North America | |
| Year Shot: | 1995 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/AMPHIBIANS: Toads ANIMALS/GENERAL: Behavior, Mating & Reproduction ANIMALS/GENERAL: Sexual dimorphism ANIMALS/GENERAL: Wildlife LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: Misc | |
| Description: | Tape 2157 Part 1 American toads (Bufo americanus) laying eggs. CU of a pair in amplexus (mating posture). Females appear to be much larger than the males (sexual dimorphism). Pair swims around with trail of black eggs behind them. As the female lays the eggs, the male fertilizes them outside of her body. CU on rear of pair. You can see how the male uses his back legs to assist in fertilization. | |
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