by Susan | Jan 26, 2011 | Frog-O-Sphere, Frogs as Pets
We were happy to learn that Brookstone has decided to remove the Frog-O-Sphere kit from its shelves. In previous posts we’ve blogged about why we were against this product. Others have protested against the kits as well, most notably PETA, which organized...
by Susan | Jan 20, 2011 | Amphibian habitat loss, Amphibian research, Deforestation and amphibians, Deforestation and frogs, Environmental Health, Frog Conservation, Frog People, Learn about Frogs, People Helping Frogs and Toads, Uncategorized
Haiti recently marked the anniversary of the January 12, 2010, earthquake that devastated the country, killing over 300,000 people, and leaving almost a million people homeless. Recently scientists from Conservation International (CI) and the Amphibian Specialist...
by Susan | Jan 13, 2011 | Animal Die-Offs 2011
On New Year’s Eve, thousands of blackbirds plummeted to their death in a small town in Arkansas. Since then, several mysterious mass death of birds, fish, and crabs have been recorded worldwide. This string of animal die offs is being called Aflockalypse Now....
by Susan | Jan 6, 2011 | Amphibian research, chytrid fungus, Frog Conservation, Frog People
We are extremely pleased to feature a guest post by Allystair D. Jones, who studied the canyon tree frog population in Zion National Park, Utah, to determine if the frogs were infected with the chytrid fungus, a disease that is wiping out amphibian populations...
by Susan | Dec 23, 2010 | Frog Conservation, How You Can Help, People Helping Frogs and Toads
Your presents are almost wrapped, you’re nibbling on Christmas cookies, you’re ready for the holidays, but how about giving a small present to our frog friends? Consider donating to the Panama Amphibian Rescue Conservation Project, which works to provide a...
