“No means no” doesn’t work too well for female European common frogs. These poor ladies risk getting trampled to death during the much too heated mating season. In response, these clever creatures have developed a surprising repertoire of survival tactics to fend off their persistent suitors, including a dramatic death-defying act. Female Frogs’ Survival TacticsThe European common frog’s mating season is a high-stakes sprint, not a leisurely stroll. It’s crammed into a mere two weeks each spring. So, these amphibians engage in a frenzied reproductive ritual. With males far outnumbering females…