by Susan | Jan 2, 2015 | A-Z Frogs, Amphibian & Wildlife Bloggers, Amphibian Education Programs, Amphibian research, Children and Nature, Environmental Health, Frog People, Read about Frogs, wildlife conservation
I want to thank Lauri Fortino, children’s book author and library assistant, who writes a blog called Frog On A Blog for nominating Frogs Are Green for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award! Starting 2015 off right! Her book, The Peddler’s Bed is coming in the...
by Susan | Nov 17, 2013 | alternative energy, biodiversity, Chemicals in the Environment, chytrid fungus, Climate change and the Environment, Deforestation and amphibians, Deforestation and frogs, Eco Interviews, Frog People, frogs as bioindicators, habitat loss, How You Can Help, People Helping Frogs and Toads, Sustainable Choices
Two weeks ago I was asked to talk about environmental issues on the Techno Granny’s radio show along with Tamar Cerafici, an environmental attorney based in New Hampshire. This show covered many topics under the title “10 Plus Technologies that will help...
by Susan | Jun 18, 2013 | Amphibian habitat loss, Amphibian research, Chemicals in the Environment, Climate change and the Environment, Deforestation and amphibians, habitat loss, How You Can Help, Salamanders
Guest blog by Matt Ellerbeck, founder of Save the Salamanders Although they are rarely given much thought, and often overlooked when they are, salamanders are in a terrible crisis. Around half of all the world’s salamander species are listed as threatened by the...
by Susan | Dec 29, 2011 | Amphibian research, Chytrid disease, chytrid fungus, Climate change and frogs, Eco Interviews, Frog People, People Helping Frogs and Toads, Save the Frogs Day
Interview by Susan Newman When was your organization founded? Please tell us a bit about its mission, goals… Save the Frogs is the first and only public charity devoted to amphibians. It was founded in May 2008. Our mission is to save and protect amphibians, as...
by Susan | Sep 16, 2011 | Amphbian research, Chytrid disease, chytrid fungus, Frog Conservation, Frog People, Uncategorized
Researchers at Oregon State University have discovered a freshwater organism that might help in fighting the chytrid fungus, which is a principal cause for the worldwide amphibian decline. A freshwater species of zooplankton, called Daphnia magna, could provide a tool...
