by Susan | Jan 15, 2013 | Chytrid disease, chytrid fungus, Fungal infections in wildlife
We’ve written before about fungal infections devastating amphibian, honey bee, and bat populations, but this winter we wanted to delve more deeply into this issue. First, we’ll learn a bit about fungi and why they can be such virulent pathogens. In the next few posts,...
by Susan | Dec 30, 2012 | Climate change and the Environment, Environmental Health, Superstorm Sandy
As I write this, Democrats and Republicans are attempting to hammer out a deal to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff. But as I look back on the environmental news of 2012, it seems to me that we are also heading for an environmental cliff. At the start of 2012, I...
by Susan | Dec 5, 2012 | Children and Nature, Creating a Wildlife Friendly Backyard, Environmental Books, Frog fun, frog gifts, Ideas for a Green Holiday, Learn about Frogs, Read about Frogs
One of our favorite posts is the annual Frogs Are Green frog gifts holiday extravaganza. What could be more fun that picking and choosing fun frog gifts for the holidays? Click on the pictures below to connect to the sites (Pier 1, Amazon, Target, and so on). Enjoy!...
by Susan | Nov 13, 2012 | Climate change and the Environment, Superstorm Sandy, Uncategorized
We’re sorry we haven’t published any posts lately. Susan and I live in New Jersey and Superstorm Sandy knocked us out for over a week; we were both without heat and power for many days. In a week or so, we’ll write about how climate change might have “supersized” this...
by Susan | Oct 18, 2012 | Amphibian habitat loss, habitat loss, Invasive Species, Salamanders, Uncategorized
We recently read an alarming statistic: it’s possible that only one hundred axolotl salamanders (Ambystoma mexicanum) exist in the wild. Why should anyone care that a strange Mexican salamander may soon be extinct in its native habitat? It turns out that this...
