Female frogs use a survival strategy called thanatosis where they become completely immobile to avoid unwanted mating.
Discover the viral sensation spreading across the internet. Check out the community’s top reactions below.
Top Reddit Reactions
“There is a bit more to this it’s not just when there’s one frog. It’s when there are multiple males competing often clasping the female which can lead to drowning.”
“Kermitting suicide”
“There are male frogs that grapple on female’s back and wont leave til they smash. I remember Learning this entire explanation in a standup comedy show.
There are also critters that fuck till they have heart attack and die”