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NC North Carolina
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OK Oklahoma
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TN Tennessee
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Wendell's Frog Blog
Thursday, 26 October 2006
Hermaphrodites: not just for amphibians anymore
Mood:  blue
Topic: Articles

Pesticides' effects on hormones untested

Deformed reproductive systems believed to be linked to endocrine disruptors now include fish, birds and even mammals. Humans too? It seems hard to believe that the decline in sperm count and the increase in invitro fertilization is a coincidence. Something I had never heard before is that Deet is an endocrine disrupter. I do a lot of field herping with the family and Deet has always been an essiential. I will have to look more into this. I'm not ready for grandchildren yet, but I don't want to deprive them of the opportunity when they get to that age.


Posted by wendellsfrogblog at 4:16 PM EDT
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Pesticide resrictions to Help Red-Legged Frog
Mood:  happy
Topic: Articles

The Red-legged is suspected to be Twain's famous "Jumping Frog of Calaveas County" and is now to be a little better off with the restrictions of many pesticides. The coverage, however doesn't include Calaveras County.

Red-Legged Frog Gets Pesticide Protection

Eco-groups agree to safeguards for frogs


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Amphibian defenses and medicine
Mood:  sharp
Topic: Articles

Here are a few articles about research into amphibian defenses and how these findings are being used into human medicine.

Amphibian defense mechanisms studied

Scientist mimics African frog's ability to kill bacteria

 


Posted by wendellsfrogblog at 3:40 PM EDT
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Look for Amphibians and Reptiles on FL field trip
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Places to go

In November and December at the Apalachicola National Forest will be several guided field trips into ephemeral wetlands  and visits to red-cockaded woodpecker colonies. 


Posted by wendellsfrogblog at 3:26 PM EDT
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Warming news not warming to the heart
Mood:  down
Topic: Articles

Chytrid is being found in more places and is showing connection to Global Warming. Here are several articles about the latest findings in Europe.

Warming link to amphibian disease
Deadly frog disease is linked to climate change in Europe, say researchers
Global Warming Fungus 'Wiping Out Frogs'
Climate change, fungal disease threatening frogs

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Frog napped? Missing frogs return to the Zoo
Mood:  not sure
Topic: Articles

Frogs back at zoo after Schoolcraft student ratted out

This article uses more horrible frog puns than I do, but that is not the crime here. In fact, it is unclear if there is even a crime at all. It sound that the only fact, is two frogs are now at the Detroit Zoo, in quarantine for a while I'm sure.


Posted by wendellsfrogblog at 2:58 PM EDT
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Tales of the Toad
Topic: Articles

I'll start off with real tailed tales, the Australian Dingo is proving to be an essential tool in helping the Kimberly Toadbusters stop the progression of the Cane toad. From wild dog to guide dog, the dingo has changed its image but look out cane toads The dingo is also proven to be very effective at bomb sniffing as well.  It is a terrific assistance dog too. It has got the unfortunate label as a "bad or evil" animal, much the same as the wolf or coyote in other parts of the world. This is simply not the case.

The Cane toads are not supposed to be in Australia and have no predators there. They produce a toxin that kills anything that tries to eat them. All toads can produce toxins through the paratoid gland. It is not wise to eat or lick these toads. Some are said to give you hallucinations, but in nature, that is a forerunner to death. Cambodian father dies at toad feast, daughters ill.

This may make you wonder what happens to the dingoes if the toads are so toxic. Thats a great question, Ms. Fyffe has trained them to point them out, but never to touch them. Here is an article about a dog that did. The Dog Who Loved to Suck on Toads

Will Dingoes and human volunteers be enough to rid Australia of the pesky pest? Probably not, but they are an important part of the solution. Here are some of the other ideas being worked on. WA hopes genetics will halt toads  Cane toad extinction predicted


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Wednesday, 25 October 2006
European Toad Killer Identified
Mood:  on fire
Topic: Articles

Global warming fuels fungal toad-killer

Global Warming is not just killing frogs in Costa Rica, it is aiding in the spread of the chytrid fungus, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, or BD, and has been found worldwide. The Mid-wife toad, Alytes obstetricans, in Europe has been shown to be a victim in a recent study. 


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Sunday, 22 October 2006
A New look at Nature
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Articles

Nature center thinks outside the box

What an exciting way to look at nature. My kids love going to nature centers to see the many ways naturalists are teaching about the wonders of the wild. They have come a long way since all maps and taxidermey, which they have their place, but mixed with other exhibits.


Posted by wendellsfrogblog at 9:01 PM EDT
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New Housing Edition plans Fowler's toad habitat
Mood:  happy
Topic: Articles

Wainfleet could see 80 new homes

this is incredible news! The property is a former camp that has recently seen the return of the endangered Fowler's toad. In the plans for the 80 home edition, provisions are being made for the toad. Lets hope this is the start of a trend to include amphibian habitiat in development. The added natural features should also icrease the property value I would think.


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Saturday, 21 October 2006
Cane toads will reach WA in three years
Mood:  not sure
Topic: Articles

Cane toads will arrive in 3 years: WA report

Border battle's being lost

While these articles make it sound hopeless, I don't believe that to be the case. Great strides have been made and continue to be made. This sounds more like a governmental cop out to more funding, than a defeat. I think with continued efforts and proper funding, the end won't be easy, but it will be. With volunteers, dingo trackers, and many scientists looking for a biological answer, victory will be attained. Be patient and suppotive, and keep the faith.


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Thursday, 19 October 2006
Hoosier Herpetological Society Meeting-October
Mood:  happy
Topic: Places to go

Last night was the October meeting at Butler University for the Hoosier Herpetological Society. It was a great meeting, the speaker this month was Tom Biebighauser, wildlife biologist from Morehead KY. He gave a wonderful PowerPoint presentation about the history of wetlands in the US and had many examples of natural and manmade wetlands. He author of a book called "a guide to Creating Vernal Ponds", and spoke about how easy it is to create a wetland, ususally for less than $1000. I was surprised at how inexpensive a wetland can be built for, and it lasts forever. If you are interested in creating a wetland, his book is full of helpful tips and information. Let me know, I have a copy, and I can get you the contact info so you can get your own. The wildlife and plants that come to these created wetlands are just phenomenal. It amazes me at how "If you build it, they will come". How in the world do they find these wetlands, itsnjust great that they do. Many that they build are on school properties and are used for education and research. If one is built in a residential area, it can raise property value 30-40%! He explained that if done correctly, mosquitos won't be a problem if it is healthy. One thing he warned about, if you use a liner, make sure it is an aquatic safe liner. Many are treated with pesticides and fugicides that will kill amphibians. He was a terrific speaker with a most important topic. I look forward to volunteer with some wetland restoration projects this next year.

We also talked about the Midwest Herpetological Symposium coming up very soon, November 3-5. Things are looking great! We already have nearly 100 registered. There are some terrific items for the auction, the speaker line up is unbelievably good, admission to the Indy Reptile Expo and the Indianapolis Zoo (with behind the scene tour of the Desert Biome), and just added is admission to the Indiana State Museum. The Symposium discount rate for the Westin Hotel has also been extended.


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Frog gets second chance
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Articles

Sierra Frog May Get Endangered Species Protections

Feds ordered to consider protecting Sierra Nevada frog

Looks like the Sierra Mountain yellow-legged frog has something to be HOPPY about! Courts have overturned the initial rejection of adding the frog to the endangered species list.


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Another family falls victim to the Cuban Treefrog Crisis
Mood:  down
Topic: Articles

Frogs make Coconut Grove family hopping mad

Invasive species are a problem in most areas with some sort of animal or plant that doesn't belong and is causing problems. Florida is probably one of the worst spots for this. With the beautiful weather and habitat in Florida, many species that would die if introduced elsewhere, thrive in the Floridian sun. amphibians and Reptiles are no different. The Cane toad and the Cuban treefrog are well established and will be nearly impossible to even control on a small level. This family has apparently inherited a Cuban treefrog breeding ground along with their new house. While it is great to encourage native species to use your yard as their habitat, invasives can be a huge pain. Aside from being noisy, which seems to be the major complaint here, they eat native species and food natives need for survival.


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Wednesday, 18 October 2006
Dr. Hayes to speak in Ohio
Mood:  incredulous
Topic: Places to go
Monday, October 30
Dr. Tyrone Hayes - From Silent Spring to Silent Night: Amphibian Declines and Environmental and Public Health in the Post-DDT Era
"Enduring Questions: The Mark Collier Lecture Series"

 

As Kermit the Frog said, "It's not easy being green."  that's the conclusion Dr. Tyrone Hayes drew from his research on the effects of low levels of chemical pollutants on the development of frogs.  His data also offer a means to help us understand how the health of our environment directly relates to public and personal health.  Dr. Hayes is the second guest speaker in B-W's new EQ Series.  Co-sponsored with the David Brain Leadership Program, Office of Core Curriculum, Office of Multicultural Student Services, and the Division of Mathematics and Natural Science Strosacker Distinguished Lecture Series.

8:00 p.m.
Strosacker Hall - College Union Ballroom
120 E. Grand Street, Berea

Free and open to the public

If you get the opportunity to see Dr. Hayes, I encourage you to seize the chance. He is THE best speaker on any topic I have ever heard. The fact that he is going up to bat for frogs against the top chemical company in the world as well as the EPA, who's job it is to look after the frogs in the first place, is unbelievable. He is a true hero of our time and I am honored that I had the privilege to meet him and hear him speak.


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Amphibian Health Examinations and Disease Monitoring
Topic: Places to go
US Fish & Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center

Course Announcement:
Amphibian Health Examinations and Disease Monitoring (ECS 3102)
          February 6-8, 2007 Shepherdstown, WV


Who is the intended audience?
Anyone involved in planning, training and conducting amphibian field
surveys, inventories and assessments.  Anyone involved in amphibian
handling, tissue sampling, and disease & malformation identification.  In
particular, this course is designed to provide biologists with information
needed to train their own amphibian survey crews on proper methods to
conduct surveys to minimize handling stress, and recognize disease and
malformation.

Who is teaching the material?
Principle instructors are scientists from the US Geological Service
National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) out of Madison, Wisconsin.  We will
also have amphibian researchers as guest speakers.

What will the course cover?
Participants will be able to conduct a complete health assessment for
frogs, tadpoles and salamanders by the conclusion of this course.  Also
covered:
• Importance of amphibian disease and population declines
• Amphibian health overview
• Understanding history and epidemiological data
• Disease, malformation, and biosafety issues
• Hands-on laboratory session for practice with handling frogs,
tadpoles and salamanders and conducting health assessment and shipping
techniques

What is the length of the course?
3 days of classroom and laboratory instruction at the National Conservation
Training Center.  College credit is available for completing this course.

How to register: Register on-line at https://doilearn.doi.gov.
Non-DOI people need to click on “Public Catalog Login”.  Search on the
course title or course code “ECS3102.  Click on the title of the course
when it pops up for more class details.  See  “Apply” button at the
bottom.  Fill out application and note the phone number at the bottom of
the form for calling in a credit card number.
Tuition: $510.00 for non-USFWS, BLM or NPS employees.

Information on NCTC:  http://training.fws.gov

Questions?
Contact Laura Eaton-Poole at 304-876-7473 / laura_eaton@fws.gov or Cathy
Johnson at
304-876-7441 / Catharine_P_Johnson@fws.gov.

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Could the mating call of the Barking Treefrog save your life?
Mood:  quizzical
Topic: Articles

Useless info could help in the future

While I personally do not think of treefrog mating and frog call ID as "useless information", I understand many might, and I applaud Mr. Hackler for his open minded philosophy. While I have never met a biologist I could picture wielding an AK47, I have met many that might get a bit crazy with a snake hook!


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Amphibian defenses
Mood:  surprised
Topic: Articles

Biologists Discover Amphibian Eggs Defend Themselves Against Water Molds

Studies show that of the three amphibians tested, all show some sort of defense against water mold in eggs, either by the jellied coating, timing of edd laying or early hatching, they have all adapted to the mold. Its even been shown that wood frog tadpoles eat the mold on the toad eggs!

Frog Wax

Another amphibian defense in the news is against dehydration. The article talks about how some treefrogs will excrete a waxy substance and cover their bodies with it creating a water seal.


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Salamanders slowing urban sprawl
Topic: Articles

New plan shifts site of housing

Aspinwell opens with celebration

The Blue spotted and Jefferson Salamanders cause a stir where ever they turn up. Whether its slowing a housing project, redesigning a housing project like the second article (which is very awesome I think) or in the scientific community where hybrid/clone/??? keep turning up and breaking their own salamander reproduction rules. Never underestimate the power of the salamander!

 


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Ideas for frogs as pets
Topic: Articles

Frogs and toads are good low-maintenance pets

Here is a good article on how to get started with an anuran pet. It mentions the Whites Dumpy frog as a great starter frog. I would have to agree. I have one that I recently acquired, someone was wanting to release it at a local camp, luckily the ranger intervened and called me. The frog is a very attractive and doesn't seem to mind as much as some other frogs about being handled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have a friend on my MySpace page that has baby Whites for sale, if anyone is interested let me know and I could put you in contact. She seems to really care about her frogs and I'm sure they are very healthy as a consequence.


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