by Susan | Aug 2, 2009 | Amphibian habitat loss, Frog Conservation, People Helping Frogs and Toads
Recently I read on the Friends of the Irish Environment website about a small scale project that’s made a big difference for the endangered Natterjack toad, the only toad species native to Ireland. Only about 8,000 Natterjack toads remain in isolated pockets on...
by Susan | Jul 30, 2009 | Read about Frogs
I celebrated my birthday this past week, and my husband John gave me a frog book, wrapped in frog paper, with, of course, a frog birthday card (featuring a red-eyed tree frog). Anyway, I love the book he gave me: Frogs and Toads of North America: A Comprehensive Guide...
by Susan | Jul 27, 2009 | Frog Conservation
I’ve been reading some pretty gloomy stories lately about the worldwide amphibian decline, but I’ve also read a surprising number of hopeful stories as well. Here’s one Susan passed along to me: A population of a rare, almost extinct western frog,...
by Susan | Jul 24, 2009 | How You Can Help
This summer, you may want to encourage a toad or two to take up residence in your backyard or garden. One toad can eat up to 10,000 insect pests over the course of the summer. Toads like damp, shady areas and need shelter. If you want to attract a toad, you should...
by Susan | Jul 22, 2009 | Deforestation and frogs, Frog People
Last week, I wrote a post about Prince Charles’ Rainforest Project, which included a video featuring celebrities with a green frog. Today I came across another Rainforest Project video, this one featuring African environmental activist Wangari Maathai with a...
