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    It's spring - There are lots of frogs ! Yes ~~ there are lots of - free frogs !

    PLEASE Learn about our responsibilities to protect them.
    PLEASE learn about WHY they should remain in their natural habitats.

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    Default Re: Look Before You 'Leap'

    I like how you called it "free" when it could have a big impact on the breeding population

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    Yes! Tis the season to think about what you can do to preserve natural species in their homes.

    Let's encourage outdoor environments for them to proliferate naturally.

    Captive bred species make much better pets. They are bred and raised in an indoor environment so they adjust better to life in a vivarium. They are also "cleaner" frogs, as they have not been exposed to the common outdoor pathogens that local species encounter.

    Local species carry pathogens they can tolerate and are sometimes even helpful for digestion for the frogs. In closed, smaller spaces these pathogens can multiply to unhealthy levels for the frog.

    Think 'captive bred species' as pets and local species as 'free' to live 'free'.

    In the rare instances of assisting or healing an injured species that can no longer fend for themselves in the wild, having wild caught species may be the best choice for them.

    I'm sure many of us have had wild species growing up and just adored them. We sure did. But, if we lean towards having indoor bred species, we will be allowing local species to thrive and proliferate.

    Things you can do to help:

    Add a toad house to your flower garden with a shallow soaking bowl. Toads are great for keeping pesky bugs out of your gardens .

    Add a pond to your yard. Be sure to place it in a kid and furry-pet safe place. You're bound to have a few pond visitors on a regular basis .

    Avoid using pesticides in your yard or garden, if able. Think organic choices if possible.

    Watch where you're going! Those lawn mowers can be deadly.


    Fun ways to enjoy the natural species without bringing them in:

    (See also, above)

    Go on a nature walk just after or during a nice rain fall. Most species love to call for mates in the rain .

    Photography! Take some great shots! And even more fun... share them!

    If you don't build a pond, visit a pond. Go fishing. Just relax and listen to them sing. Always a great day fishing and listening to the the bullies and green frogs calling.

    Frog calls! Go out at dusk and listen for different frog calls. Tape them even. Teach your kids the different sounds.

    If you're in the U.S., join FrogwatchUSA. You can listen for the calls and help track local species.

    Help or volunteer at a wildlife preserve. You'd be surprised at what you can do to help.

    Teach! Have fun teaching about local species, their homes, seasons they are seen most. Kids who grow up understanding nature tend to respect nature. You can teach the frog life cycle too.

    Monitor your pools and have a floating "rescue" in case they fall in. Any flat, floating device can save their lives. Cover your pools when not in use. Remember, chlorine and chemicals added to keep our pools clean can kill. Think safety!

    Read! Read up on local species, and of course, share with the little ones . You can get some nice wildlife fauna guides and leaflets at Barnes and Noble or other book stores.

    Join a frog preservation group such as Amphibian Ark or Tree Walkers. If you'd like, you can even donate to their special endangered species proliferation projects.

    Make froggy crafts! Ideas are endless! Pinterest has some great ones.

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    Paint frog rocks. Fun, and if you clear coat them, you can put them into your flower garden.

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    Let's protect our local species habitats and encourage proliferation and teaching .

    Think! Captive bred pets - local fauna preserve .
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    Default Re: Look Before You 'Leap'

    Speak of the devil! Found this guy last night while it was raining, not sure which species:




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    Default Re: Look Before You 'Leap'

    I don't know the species, Josh, but what an adorable frog!

    Field herping is a really fun thing to do. Grab your flashlights and cameras and head out to the pond. It's a great way to enjoy your local frogs without interrupting their breeding season. Take some pictures and share your stories here on the forum in the fieldwork section - http://www.frogforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=61
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    We have a couple of streams near us. I live pretty far into the countryside, so lots of frog around here, I think I'll do that when I have some free time
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    I would say he's likely a Barking tree frog or Hyla gratiosa.

    http://bio.davidson.edu/herpcons/her...a/Hyl_gra.html
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