Too many males to choose from can overwhelm female frogs—and change who gets to mate

Phys.org Sunday 04 October 2026, 20:20 UTC 1 min read

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If you've ever felt overwhelmed by menu options at a restaurant, cereal varieties at the grocery store or potential partners while scrolling through dating apps, you've experienced choice overload.

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Too many males to choose from can overwhelm female frogs—and change who gets to mate

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