Laying Froggo?

Male Common frogs (Rana temporaria) clasp the female, whilst mating. It was thought that the females had little choice in the matter. A recent study has now shown, however, they can employ a number of techniques to avoid unwanted clasping. Females can twist their bodies or even 'play dead' (show 'tonic immobility'). 'Playing dead' is a strategy particularly used by smaller females (https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/oct/11/female-frogs-fake-death-unwanted-advances-study). Although 'playing dead' may seem a little extreme, mass clasping can endanger the lives of female frogs.