by Susan | Feb 9, 2011 | Amphibian research, Frogs and Medicine, Uncategorized
We recently came across a fascinating article in Nature News, “Frogs and Humans Are Kissing Cousins.” You might be surprised to learn that you have a whole lot more in common with frogs than you thought—at a genetic level, anyway. The gene order of the Western Clawed...
by Susan | Feb 4, 2011 | Frog posters, FROGS ARE GREEN Top 10 LISTS, Frogs in Sports, Odd frog stories, Uncategorized
At this time of the year, while frogs and toads are deep in hibernation (in our part of the world anyway), our Google alerts for frog news are full of stories about Horned Frogs, not the frog species, but rather the sports teams. Not being much of a sports fan, I...
by Susan | Jan 20, 2011 | Amphibian habitat loss, Amphibian research, Deforestation and amphibians, Deforestation and frogs, Environmental Health, Frog Conservation, Frog People, Learn about Frogs, People Helping Frogs and Toads, Uncategorized
Haiti recently marked the anniversary of the January 12, 2010, earthquake that devastated the country, killing over 300,000 people, and leaving almost a million people homeless. Recently scientists from Conservation International (CI) and the Amphibian Specialist...
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 | Nov 24, 2010 | Environmental Books, frog gifts, Frog posters, How You Can Help, Learn about Frogs, Read about Frogs, Uncategorized
Although this Friday is Black Friday, we’d like to offer an alternative: GREEN FRIDAY—a day to order some wonderful frog gifts online—no pushing and shoving at the big box stores requiredl! Enjoy! FROG BOOK Frog by Thomas Marent Frog by nature photographer...
by Susan | Oct 12, 2010 | FROGS ARE GREEN Top 10 LISTS, Learn about Frogs, Life Cycle of Frogs, Meet the Frogs, Read about Frogs, Teaching Kids about Frogs, Uncategorized
You might be familiar only with the green frogs or brown toads that live in nearby ponds or woods. But frogs and toads are among the most incredibly diverse animals on earth. Here are just a few of the weirdest and most unusual frogs and toads: Tomato frog (D....
