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8. I was told there would be glowing.
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In a quiet pond, a vivid female tree frog undergoes a remarkable change. Moonlight ripples across the surface, framing an ancient ritual. Swollen with new life, she clings to submerged branches, moving with delicate precision. The pond’s web of life offers food and shelter, sustaining her and her developing eggs. Guided by instinct, she weaves a nest from aquatic plants to protect the clutch. When the moment comes, she releases her eggs, and tiny tadpoles soon fill the water with motion. Fiercely protective, she guides them through their early days. As legs sprout, she leads them to land, teaching them to survive in a new realm. Her bright colors signal resilience and adaptability as the cycle of life continues, carried by a mother who bridges two worlds.
