Tiptoeing Scientists

What is the primary habitat of the tiny frogs discovered by Marcio Pie?

• Cloud forests high in the mountains of Brazil

• Rainforests in Papua, New Guinea

• Deserts in South America

• Grasslands in Africa

What characteristic helps the tiny frogs discovered by C. I. Moore avoid predators?

• Brownish-green hue for camouflage

• Brightly colored poisonous skin

• Ability to jump like crickets

• Silent behavior when detecting vibrations

How do the tiny frogs react when they detect vibrations caused by people walking?

• They become silent for about half an hour

• They jump like crickets

• They sing louder to warn others

• They hide under rocks

What method did scientists use to locate the tiny frogs in leaf litter?

• Picking up leaf litter and screening it

• Using high-frequency sound detectors

• Setting up traps with food bait

• Observing them during the daytime

What is the approximate size of the tiny frog discovered by C. I. Moore?

• 6.858 millimeters

• 7 millimeters

• 5 millimeters

• 8 millimeters

What is one thing the scientists are trying to learn or do in the text?
Explain your answer using at least one detail from the passage.