Frogs are amazing

[Michaelangelica]

Transparent Frogs Discovered in Colombia


Scientists from Conservation International and the Ecotropia Foundation have discovered ten new amphibian species.

Their discoveries took place in a mountainous area near Panama called Tacarcuna. The newly identified species include three transparent, or ‘glass’ frogs, three poison dart frogs, and one frog with spiky skin and orange legs.
Glass frogs have a partly transparent skin which makes some of their internal organs visible.
Frogs with this type of smooth, absorbent skin are seen by some as indicators of ecological health because they are very sensitive to toxins.
They live mainly in forests, except during the breeding season.

Transparent Frogs Discovered in Colombia : EcoWorldly

[Michaelangelica]

FROGS! 1st Annual Frog Art Contest !!!

Frog Art Contest | Cash Prizes
When is the entry deadline?

All entries are to be either digitally submitted or postmarked no later than 11:59pm U.S. Eastern Time on Monday, May 4th, 2009. (That's the Monday after Save The Frogs Day)
The Grand Prize Winner will:

(1) Receive a check for 50% of the jackpot;

(2) Receive three 100% organic cotton t-shirts featuring their design, which will grace t-shirts that will be available in the Gift Center;

(3) Receive a free Frogs of Australia poster signed by its photographer/designer, SAVE THE FROGS! Founder and Executive Director Dr. Kerry Kriger;

(4) Become an official judge of the SAVE THE FROGS! 2nd Annual Frog Art Contest.

(5) See their winning artwork placed at the top of our Artists for Frogs page, and at the top our Artists for Frogs list with links to their personal, school, organisation or professional website for the duration of their reign (until the 2010 contest winner is announced).

The Jackpot

Frog Art by Noe RamirezWill you help fund the jackpot? A high jackpot will make word of this contest spread far and wide, meaning more artists helping SAVE THE FROGS!, and higher quality artwork. It will also draw more visitors to the savethefrogs.com website, which means more donations in our Gift Center (our primary source of revenue) and more people learning about the amphibian extinction crisis. Anything you can donate to the jackpot is greatly appreciated! Remember it's free to enter the contest, so even $5 helps out!

More detail at
Frog Art Contest | Cash Prizes

[Michaelangelica]

Save The Frogs Day | April 28, 2009

[Michaelangelica]

Dear SAVE THE FROGS! Supporter,

In an effort to raise awareness of the plight of amphibians, I will be lecturing on the amphibian extinction crisis nationwide this spring and summer:
Frog Related Events | Educational

In this PowerPoint presentation I will discuss the primary threats to amphibians and discuss the necessary actions that must occur in order to prevent further population declines and extinctions.
The presentation features many of my photos of amphibians from around the world, and there will be a question and answer session following each talk.

Dates:
April 4th: Andover, MA - Phillips Academy
April 5th: Boston, MA - Museum of Science
April 5th: Weymouth, MA - New England Herpetological Society
April 6th: Washington, DC - National Geographic Society
April 8th: Annandale, VA - Northern Virginia Community College
April 19th: Vancouver, WA - Water Resources Education Center
April 22nd: Portland, OR - Northwest Environmental Defense Center
April 22nd: Portland, OR - Portland Audubon Society
April 28th: Charlottesville, VA – Ivy Creek Natural Area (Save The Frogs Day)
April 30th: Ruckersville, VA – Cub Scout Pack
May 12th: Washington, DC – Defenders of Wildlife Headquarters
May 23rd: Fairfax, VA - Fairfax Master Naturalists
July 12th: Yellowstone National Park, WY - Mammoth Hotel
July 13th: Gardiner, MT - Yellowstone Association Education Center
July 14th: Yellowstone National Park, WY - Old Faithful Inn

Additional dates will soon be announced for Colorado, California, Washington State & British Columbia.

Virtually all of these lectures are FREE & open to the public.

Event details can be found at:
Frog Related Events | Educational

These lectures can only happen with your financial support!

You can support our work and help us spread the word by ordering SAVE THE FROGS! wristbands, posters, t-shirts or bumper stickers at:
Frog Posters | T-shirts | Bumper Stickers | Gifts

Or by placing a secure online donation at:
Donate to SAVE THE FROGS! | Nonprofit | Environmental Charity

Thanks, and please forward this email to your friends!
Kerry

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Dr. Kerry Kriger
SAVE THE FROGS! Nonprofit Organization
Founder, Executive Director & Ecologist
SAVE THE FROGS!
Kerry Kriger
kerry@savethefrogs.

[Michaelangelica]

The WA Museum also has announced the discovery of two new species of frog species in the Kimberley region.

The first is called the Tiny Toadlet (Uperoleia micra), which is a 2cm-long inhabitant of the Prince Regent River and described as extremely shy. Toadlets are not true toads.

The second species, the Kimberley Froglet (Crinia fimbriata), was found on the Mitchell Plateau. About 2cm long, it has a blue and red background colour and covered with tiny white dots similar to those seen in Aboriginal paintings.

WA Museum herpetologist, who was involved in the lizard study, said many of the frog species in the Kimberley had evolved in isolation for millions of years.

Scientists expect to find more species, he said.
http://www.sciencealert.com.au/featu...505-19126.html

[Turtle]

Originally Posted by Michaelangelica

Dear SAVE THE FROGS! Supporter,

In an effort to raise awareness of the plight of amphibians, I will be lecturing on the amphibian extinction crisis nationwide this spring and summer:
Frog Related Events | Educational

In this PowerPoint presentation I will discuss the primary threats to amphibians and discuss the necessary actions that must occur in order to prevent further population declines and extinctions.
...
April 19th: Vancouver, WA - Water Resources Education Center

Additional dates will soon be announced for Colorado, California, Washington State ...

Don't know how I missed this detail Michael, but clearly I'm a month late and a tadpole short. Missed a free lecture in my own village!! Good grief! Next time rattle my cage mate.

On another froggy note, , I am keeping my eyes on the snow levels as I intend to try again this year to get to the mountain stream where I saw the tadpoles of rare tailed-frogs some decade ago. I think it's post #8 here that I first discussed them.