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How do frogs' tongues stretch so far?

How do frogs' tongues stretch so far?

Update: 2025-02-18
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Ever wish you had a frog's tongue? You wouldn’t even have to pick up a cookie with your hand…your tongue would grab it for you! How amazing is that? But really, how DO frog tongues stretch so far? We asked Kiisa Nishikawa, a professor at Northern Arizona University, to help us find the answer.


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How do frogs' tongues stretch so far?

How do frogs' tongues stretch so far?

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