by Susan | Dec 1, 2010 | Environmental Health, frog calls, Frog Conservation, frogs as bioindicators, habitat loss, How You Can Help, People Helping Frogs and Toads, Uncategorized
In many parts of the country, frogs and toads have begun their hibernation, and we humans, too, are hibernating for the winter—at least in parts of the northern hemisphere. This is a good time, however, to hone your frog listening skills and to think about...
by Susan | Sep 13, 2010 | Amphbian research, Chytrid disease, How You Can Help, People Helping Frogs and Toads
Below is a re-post from the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation project about their newly launched Text-Frog campaign to raise 50 K for their amphibian rescue program. We hope you will consider helping this worthwhile amphibian conservation effort by donating $5...
by Susan | Aug 3, 2010 | Chytrid disease, People Helping Frogs and Toads
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is struggling to save a local amphibian from extinction—the four-inch boreal toad. Once abundant, it is one of many frog species worldwide threatened with extinction by the chytrid fungus, an infectious disease that is devastating...
by Susan | Jun 6, 2010 | Frog and Toad Migration, People Helping Frogs and Toads
Our last post was about Greek frogs on the move, but close to home, American toads are also on the move and are being helped by an organization called Toad Detour, as reported on Philly.com. In early March, volunteers with Toad Detour helped adult toads cross a road...
by Susan | Apr 29, 2010 | Amphibian habitat loss, Frog Conservation, habitat loss, Life Cycle of Frogs, People Helping Frogs and Toads
One of the most endangered amphibians in North America—the mountain yellow-legged frog—might have some hope this spring due to the collaborative work of researchers at the San Diego Zoo’s Institute for Conservation Research, along with the help of biologists at the...
by Susan | Apr 7, 2010 | Amphibian habitat loss, Frog Conservation, habitat loss, How You Can Help, Life Cycle of Frogs, People Helping Frogs and Toads, Salamanders
This past weekend, I went hiking with my family in Harriman State Park in New York. We’ve had a very wet spring—well, actually it sometimes seems as if we’ve been living in a rainforest. It’s possible that all this rain will means lots of frogs and...
