by Susan | Oct 3, 2013 | Amphibian habitat loss, Amphibian research, Chytrid disease, chytrid fungus, Climate change and frogs, Climate change and the Environment, Deforestation and amphibians, Deforestation and frogs, Frog Conservation, Frog People, Frogs and the Rainforest, Fungal infections in wildlife, Learn about Frogs, People Helping Frogs and Toads
Guest post by Devin Edmonds, Amphibian Conservation Director, Association Mitsinjo It doesn’t get much better than a going into the forests of Andasibe at night. There are leaf-tailed geckos, mouse lemurs, sleeping chameleons, and frogs. Lots of frogs. More than 100...
by Susan | Aug 21, 2013 | biodiversity, Chemicals in the Environment, Creating a Wildlife Friendly Backyard, Environmental Health, Frog People, How You Can Help, Sustainable Choices
Guest post by Ricky Peterson One of the joys of having a garden in summer is being able to observe wildlife close up. Whether you’re a bird lover or a fan of butterflies, we can all enjoy watching our feathered, furry and many-legged friends in our own back...
by Susan | Jul 19, 2013 | Creating a Wildlife Friendly Backyard, Frog People, How You Can Help, Invasive Species, People Helping Frogs and Toads, Superstorm Sandy
A frog loving fan, James, called the other day to report on what he discovered when he visited his Mother’s pool. It seems that during Superstorm Sandy, the covering of the pool ripped and since there was a separation the frogs began creeping in and under the...
by Susan | Jul 14, 2013 | Amphibian research, chytrid fungus, Frog Conservation, frog exhibits, Frog People, Frogs as Pets, Frogs in the Classroom, Learn about Frogs, People Helping Frogs and Toads
Guest Post by Keith Gisser I know what you are thinking. Why is a reptile rescue guy writing about frogs? They aren’t reptiles. And captive frogs don’t need to be rescued. Gators, boas, pythons, maybe even big monitor lizards and iguanas, sure. But frogs? Herps Alive!...
by Susan | Jul 4, 2013 | Amphibian habitat loss, Frog and Toad Migration, Frog Conservation, Frog People, habitat loss, How You Can Help, Learn about Frogs, Life Cycle of Frogs, People Helping Frogs and Toads
A frog fan, Brian, emailed about the frogs in his area crossing the road when it rains, and I asked a few experts to advise him. We all agreed to share this content so you can know what to do in your own area. Brian asks: To reiterate our conversation, there is an...
by Susan | Jun 25, 2013 | Frog People, hedgehogs and frogs, People Helping Frogs and Toads
Guest post by Phil Bishop acting director at The Centre for Science Communication (University of Otago) Associate Professor/Chief Scientist ASA Hedgehogs are cute and cuddly. Many children are exposed to characters like Beatrix Potter’s Mrs Tiggy-Winkle,...
