The Bully of All Toads

by | 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...

Chytrid Fungus is Found in Madagascar

by | Feb 27, 2015 | A-Z Frogs, Amphibian habitat loss, Amphibian research, biodiversity, Chytrid disease, chytrid fungus, Climate change and frogs, Climate change and the Environment, Deforestation and amphibians, Deforestation and frogs, Environmental Health, Frog Conservation, Frog People, Frogs and the Rainforest, Fungal infections in wildlife, Learn about Frogs, People Helping Frogs and Toads

The entire amphibian class is currently afflicted by a global pandemic that is accelerating extinction at an alarming rate. Until now, a few islands like Madagascar were thought not to have been affected. However, an analysis of the latest series of tests shows that...

Frogs Crossing the Road in the Rain

by | 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...