New Species of Tiny Frog is Worlds Smallest Vertebrate

...New Species of Tiny Frog is Worlds Smallest VertebrateNew Species of Tiny Frog is Worlds Smallest VertebrateResearchers have found two new frog species in New Guinea, one of which is the new smallest known vertebrate on Earth...
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Frog Extinctions Clearly Linked to Global Warming

...Frog Extinctions Clearly Linked to Global WarmingFrog Extinctions Clearly Linked to Global Warming"Global warming is wreaking havoc on amphibians, and soon will cause staggering losses of biodiversity"...
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Amphibian Experts Target Deadly Frog Fungus

...Amphibian Experts Target Deadly Frog FungusAmphibian Experts Target Deadly Frog FungusThe world's leading amphibian experts have come together and for the first time identified two major conservation initiatives to stop amphibians going extinct...
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More Frogs on The Menu in West Africa

...The authors suggest farming of large species, like the African Tiger Frog in West Africa should be investigated—to protect wild populations and provide a source of local income...
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Let Sleeping Frogs Lie

...Let Sleeping Frogs LieLet Sleeping Frogs LieThe grey tree frog - more commonly referred to as the foam nest frog - is the largest of our 'tree frogs', with females growing to a length of around 100 mm...
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Biodiversity Loss – It Will Make You Sick

...poison frog, which could be the source of a new and novel generation of pain-killers Antibacterial compounds produced in the skin of frogs and toads such as the African clawed frog and South and Central American leaf frogs Frog glue, produced by species..
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Do Elephants Affect Frogs?

...The focus of this particular study is to look at different frog communities in vegetation of different areas along the Sabie River.The idea behind this is to see if areas with shorter vegetation and more open areas have different species of frogs living..
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Does Size Really Matter?

...But how many of us know about the plight of the giant bullfrog or the critically endangered micro frog? How about the Brenton blue butterfly?..
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Bullfrog Photos Wanted

...Bullfrog Photos WantedBullfrog Photos WantedKruger Park News ArchiveGet out into the first rains of the season, snap a photo of a bullfrog and stand a chance of winning a weekend trip for two, popular frog books or a one-year Explorer membership with..
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Reptile Hunt Now On

...The bird and frog atlas projects proved this." The last reptile assessment was carried out 16 years ago and is now outdated.The new project will be carried out according to international guidelines, and used to inform policy makers...
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Jock Safari Lodge

...Learn about the stories of the stars during a star gazing session or in the rainy season head out on a Frog Safari and see the many different amphibians that occur in the area...
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Activities at Shingwedzi Rest Camp

...Along the way break for a barbecue and let the whoop of the hyena and the frog-like call of the Mocambique nightjar enchant you. Please Note: If you must walk around at night please do not do so without a torch...
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Enviro Perspectives on Camouflage with Dave Rushworth

...Although frogs are presumed to see colour, the patterns and colour of the prey has no effect on predation, despite 'warning colours' and presumed toxins.Size of prey is only limited by the size of the frog...
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US 3.3 Million for 23 Species Conservation Project

...supports bird and amphibian projects, protecting the critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Eurynorhynchus pygmeus) in Asia; a project to re-introduce the Philippine Cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia); and an initiative preserving the Golden Mantella Frog..
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Letters to the Editor

...They might be told that they are "frogs' nests", but not usually that it is our special Tree Frog...
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Vacuum Cleaners, Tyres, Bug Movies

...On the list are an ornate sleeper ray, with a name that sucks: Electrolux; a 75-million-year-old giant duck-billed dinosaur; a shocking pink millipede; a rare, off-the-shelf frog; one of the most venomous snakes in the world; a fruit bat; a mushroom;..
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Invasive Alien Species Needs Closer Attention

...Yet 41 percent of amphibian species are threatened with extinction, including the recently described frog, Anodonthyla hutchisoni, from Madagascar, which is now considered Endangered...
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Rare Birds and Sand Forest

...The Kruger Knocking Sand Frog (Tomopterna krugerensis), named for its wooden, 'knocking' note repeated four to five times a second, is restricted to pans in the area...
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Animal Intolerance

...Another fascinating species often encountered in or around buildings is the grey tree frog...
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Africa Tortoise Guide

...The same applies to the disturbance of any frog or other animal trying to conserve their supply of moisture during the dry periods...
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Rangers Diary December 1985

...Also found a pygmy toad, Bufo vertebralis, as well as some other frog species I was not able to identify. Will however send a photo in for identification purposes. We also came across the biggest crocodile I've ever seen, right down in the Gorge...
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Information for the Disabled Traveller Visiting Kruger Park

...A look and listen vista, a hide and a frog pound are among those features planned to enhance use of this trail.Berg-en-Dal has conference and wedding facilities...
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