Why these jumping toadlets get confused mid-flight
The frogs’ tiny ear canals make it difficult for the animals to orient themselves
![An orange Brachycephalus or pumpkin toadlet frog photographed from the front, showing his large black eyes.](https://www.snexplores.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/061422_mr_frog_feat-1030x580.jpg)
Brachycephalus frogs, also called pumpkin toadlets, live in southern Brazil. They can leap into the air but have trouble landing.
Luiz F. Ribeiro