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New species of voiceless frog discovered in Tanzania

February 2, 2023

University of Cincinnati researchers discovered a new species of frog in Africa that has an unusual trait: it’s completely silent. The Ukaguru spiny-throated reed frog does not croak, sing or ribbit. It is among the few frogs that do not vocalize to other frogs.

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BBC: Scientists discover frog that can't croak

February 6, 2023

The BBC and other international media report on the astonishing discovery of a new species of frog in Tanzania that is voiceless. UC biologist Lucinda Lawson and her research partners describe the new species in the journal PLOS ONE.

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Ohio outlaws ubiquitous pear trees

January 20, 2023

Ohio is the first of several states taking steps to eradicate the once-popular ornamental Callery pear tree, known for their white spring blossoms.

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UC herbarium gets former Cincinnati botanist's collection

February 10, 2023

The University of Cincinnati’s collection of rare plant specimens is getting bigger thanks to a donation from a local botanist. UC Blue Ash is giving the late Diederik De Jong’s collection of plant specimens to UC’s Margaret H. Fulford Herbarium, which boasts a catalog of plants from around the world.

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WLWT: Why Bradford pear is now banned in Ohio

February 14, 2023

WLWT-Channel 5 talks to a University of Cincinnati biology professor about Ohio's ban on the sale of Callery pear trees. Ohio hopes to protect native forests from the invasive trees.