by Susan | Apr 27, 2016 | A-Z Frogs, Amphibian & Wildlife Bloggers, Amphibian habitat loss, Amphibian research, Amphibians and Reptiles, biodiversity, Deforestation and amphibians, Environmental Health, Frog and Toad Migration, Frog Conservation, Frog People, Frogs and the Rainforest, Invasive Species, Learn about Frogs, Odd frog stories, Photographing Frogs and Toads, Rainforest Frogs, Toad Conservation, wildlife conservation
Currently in Madagascar there is a bully. But, this is not your typical bully. This bully is the Asian toad, also known as Duttaphrynus melanostictus. The toads are threatening rare wildlife and frightening locals. The theory on how they got to Madagascar is that they...
by Susan | Sep 27, 2014 | A-Z Frogs, Amphibian research, biodiversity, Children and Nature, Chytrid disease, chytrid fungus, Frog People, Learn about Frogs, Read about Frogs, Teaching Kids about Frogs, Toad Conservation
Recently I’ve been meeting children at my Frogs Are Green table at various Jersey City events and this one young girl told me she had at home: fire-bellied toads, a lizard, fish, 2 dogs and her brother had turtles too. Growing up my parents weren’t so keen on...
by Susan | Apr 7, 2013 | Amphibian habitat loss, Chytrid disease, chytrid fungus, habitat loss, Off-site conservation programs, Toad Conservation, Uncategorized
Recently more than 2,000 Kihansi spray toads (Nectophrynoides asperginis), an amphibian species that was declared extinct in the wild in 2009, made the long journey from Toledo, Ohio, and Bronx, New York, to Africa. They were returning to their native habitat in the...
