Why were scientists so obsessed with these frogs? - Carly Anne York
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In the early 20th century, pregnancy testing required a slippery piece of equipment: a female African clawed frog. For decades, hospitals and research labs had a trusted supply of these handy creatures, employing their help in testing for pregnancy and in numerous other scientific endeavors. So what makes these frogs so special? Carly Anne York shares the secrets of these remarkable amphibians.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Carly Anne York
- Director
- Yajun Shi
- Narrator
- Alexandra Panzer
- Storyboard Artist
- Yajun Shi
- Animator
- Yajun Shi, Dongyao Chai