Wood frogs Rana sylvatica- (Lithobates) pair in amplexus in vernal pool
Wood Frog Pair in Amplexus (Rana sylvatica) (Lithobates sylvaticus) - Atop communal egg mass - New York - USA - Ranges across much of northern US and Canada - Breeds in temporary vernal ponds in early spring - Males compete for mates by "scramble competition"
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