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Frog sounds Australian database nears million milestone, thanks to citizen scientists

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Chief scientist, Dr Jodi Rowley Credit: Salty Dingo

Nature-enthusiasts are being urged to get outside and record frog sounds for an app named Frog I-D. Five new Australian frog species have been identified as a result of the pioneering Australian-made app, which is about to hit a very significant milestone.


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Nature-enthusiasts are being urged to get outside and record frog sounds for an app named Frog I-D. Five new Australian frog species have been identified as a result of the pioneering Australian-made app, which is about to hit a very significant milestone.


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