by Susan | Jun 18, 2014 | A-Z Frogs, Amphibian habitat loss, Amphibian research, Climate change and frogs, frog calls, Frog Conservation, Frog People, How You Can Help, Learn about Frogs, Life Cycle of Frogs, Living a Frog-Friendly Life, Meet the Frogs, NJ Frogs Toads Amphibians, People Helping Frogs and Toads, Read about Frogs, Teaching Kids about Frogs, wildlife conservation
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ coordinates the statewide Calling Amphibian Monitoring Program (CAMP). The object of this program is to assess the distribution, abundance, and health of New Jersey’s amphibians. This is part of a larger initiative called...
by Susan | Nov 19, 2010 | Frogs and the Rainforest, FROGS ARE GREEN Top 10 LISTS, Learn about Frogs, Meet the Frogs, Rainforest Frogs
While researching our post The 10 Weirdest and Most Unusual Frogs on Earth , we found so many beautiful frogs we decided to give them their own post. Below are 10 of the handsomest princes of the amphibian world. 1. Red-Eyed Tree Frog (Agalychis callidryas) This frog...
by Susan | Feb 22, 2010 | frog calls, Learn about Frogs, Life Cycle of Frogs
In October, when we wrote our post Winter Turns Frogs into Frogsicles, the wood frogs and spring peepers had settled down for their long (frozen) winter nap. This blog post from The National Parks Traveler, Frogs are a Sure Sign of Spring, But that Doesn’t Mean...
by Susan | Oct 29, 2009 | Climate change and frogs, Learn about Frogs, Life Cycle of Frogs
This past Sunday, my husband and I went for long hike in Harriman State Park in New York. In late March and early April, the sound of the spring peepers is deafening. But the other day we heard only one or two peepers. I did a little research to find out what happens...
by Susan | Jul 17, 2009 | Frogs Are Green contests, Meet the Frogs
Sometimes it seems that the charismatic frogs get all the attention (like our mascot, the red-eyed tree frog). But the more ordinary frogs with muted colors have a beauty all their own. Recently, my husband John and younger son Tim took a trip to New Hampshire where...