Why Did Thousands of Frogs Suddenly Explode in Germany?

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A humorous discussion revolves around an article detailing bizarre phenomena, particularly the case of frogs in Hamburg, Germany, that explode after being attacked by crows. The frogs' defense mechanism involves puffing up to scare off predators, but this backfires when crows extract their livers, leading to the frogs' explosive demise. The conversation highlights the oddities of nature, including other examples like exploding ants and the peculiarities of certain plant species. Participants express fascination and amusement at these unusual biological events, while also questioning the lack of specific details in articles about the exploding frogs. The thread touches on the broader theme of nature's strange adaptations and the sometimes darkly comedic outcomes of evolutionary traits.
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Galteeth said:
That guy is really, really, really into mushrooms.

Not for nothing, he received a standing ovation. I mean talk about being fungal.