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Frogs' Hornet-Eating Habits Could Inspire Pain Relief

12/10/2025

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Black-spotted pond frogs can eat northern giant hornets, with nearly 80% feeding without visible harm after stings to the mouth and eyes.
The study was conducted by ecologist Shinji Sugiura of Kobe University and was published in Ecosphere on December 3, 2025.
Researchers say uncovering the frogs' mechanisms could inform human pain relief and anti-inflammatory treatments.

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Black-spotted pond frogs can eat northern giant hornets, with nearly 80% feeding without visible harm after stings to the mouth and eyes.
The study was conducted by ecologist Shinji Sugiura of Kobe University and was published in Ecosphere on December 3, 2025.
Researchers say uncovering the frogs' mechanisms could inform human pain relief and anti-inflammatory treatments.