by Susan | Dec 4, 2014 | A-Z Frogs, Amphibian habitat loss, Creating a Wildlife Friendly Backyard, Deforestation and amphibians, Environmental Health, Frog People, Frogs and Insects, How You Can Help, Insects, Learn about Frogs, People Helping Frogs and Toads, Teaching Kids about Frogs
Frogs and toads are some of nicest critters you can attract in your garden as they can improve it great deal. They have true and undeniable value but are threatened by the constant increase of urbanization. Their habitats are shrinking at an alarming rate and thus...
by Susan | Sep 11, 2014 | Creating a Wildlife Friendly Backyard, Frog and Toad Migration, frog calls, Frog People, Frogs and Insects, Learn about Frogs
The story continues with Jack Stearns, a scientist and meteorologist in Massachusetts, who had rescued a Bullfrog (Bartholomew) last Winter, updates us on his progress along with a discovery of Grey Tree Frogs in the area. Bart must be happy back in his pond as...
by Susan | Sep 2, 2014 | A-Z Frogs, Amphibian habitat loss, biodiversity, Chemicals in the Environment, Children and Nature, Creating a Wildlife Friendly Backyard, Environmental Health, Frog Conservation, Frog People, Frogs and Insects, How You Can Help, Invasive Species, Learn about Frogs, People Helping Frogs and Toads, Teaching Kids about Frogs, wildlife conservation
I received yet another call from someone distressed about coqui tree frogs on her property. No, she wasn’t wanting to find out how to kill the frogs. She was trying to find out how to keep them and resist aggressive neighbors wanting the frogs destroyed. For...
by Susan | Aug 28, 2014 | A-Z Frogs, Children and Nature, Children's Books on Frogs, Eco Interviews, Environmental Books, Frog Conservation, frog exhibits, Frog fun, frog gifts, Frog People, Frogs and Artists, Frogs and Insects, How You Can Help, Learn about Frogs, Literary Amphibians, Lizards & Iguanas, People Helping Frogs and Toads, Teaching Kids about Frogs
When did this all begin? Please tell us a bit about your work. I am an artist and illustrator based in Manchester UK. My artwork has always been narrative /story-based, using oil on canvas, printmaking, and large-scale collage. My work includes characters acting out...
by Susan | Aug 10, 2014 | Frogs and Insects, Insects, Living a Frog-Friendly Life, Lizards & Iguanas, Teaching Kids about Frogs, wildlife conservation
The island of Providenciales in Turks & Caicos is one of my favorite vacation spots and I have been there many times. The sand is pinkish white and as soft as talcum powder. The sea is the perfect color of turquoise and crystal clear. When you enter the water all...
