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The billowy foam nests built by Tungara frogs are tougher than they look, and they have inspired scientists to develop similar material for medicinal use.

Some animals use sticks, leaves or mud to build durable nests. The Tungara frog uses bubbles. Living on Earth’s Bridget Macdonald reports on how scientists are studying frogs foam in order to make a similar material for medicinal use.